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KR09 HMC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,953 mi
Last recorded59,953 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 HMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 59,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension joints noisy

Pass 26 Jul 2025 56,346 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 54,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop links (both sides of the car (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror unit loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 54,628 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop links (both sides of the car (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror unit loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 49,395 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,837 miles

Accidental damaged at near side rear door and wing

Central Front Number plate has slight damaged

Nearside Front Near side non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,209 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 47,207 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,394 miles

Rear Brake pad spring clip missing both sides

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,048 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 43,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,101 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 40,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,154 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,331 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 29,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,592 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,714 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 19,714 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 HMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

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

Is KR09 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 HMC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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