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KR09 HMX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,228 mi
Last recorded113,228 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 HMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 113,228 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 113,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 102,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 102,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2024 89,844 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 89,844 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 in tyre, wear inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, nail in tyre, worn inner edge, cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,618 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Fail 3 Jul 2023 80,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil level below minimum on dipstick

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,865 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 68,804 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 67,606 miles

rear brake disc lipped

Fail 24 May 2021 67,606 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear brake disc lipped

Pass 26 May 2020 64,696 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,555 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,531 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 35,041 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,969 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,936 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 HMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol 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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

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

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