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KR09 FET

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

295,113 mi
Last recorded295,113 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 FET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 295,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 295,113 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 279,713 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2018 279,713 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 257,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 236,465 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 236,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 215,325 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 200,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 197,423 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 181,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 181,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 161,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 145,419 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 134,107 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 118,750 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 118,460 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,820 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,462 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KR09 FET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR09 FET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR09 FET registered?

KR09 FET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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