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KR09 KKM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,198 mi
Last recorded172,198 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 KKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 172,198 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 166,051 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 152,361 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 138,208 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 138,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 118,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 97,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,755 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 84,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,309 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 79,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,765 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,339 miles

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

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

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 KKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KKM, 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 KKM registered?

KR09 KKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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