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KR09 FFH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,822 mi
Last recorded161,822 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 161,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 152,120 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 137,430 miles

Nearside Front noise from suspension, recommend further investigation

Offside parking brake low effort

Fail 9 Sep 2024 137,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front noise from suspension, recommend further investigation

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 15 Sep 2023 115,172 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front headlight slightly dim

Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,701 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 15 Sep 2022 93,701 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,590 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 71,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,216 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 66,216 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,055 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,604 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 20,717 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,704 miles

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 FFH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FFH, 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 FFH registered?

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

Is KR09 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 FFH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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