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KR09 KRU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,362 mi
Last recorded87,362 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 KRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 87,362 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 87,360 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 76,872 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 74,287 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 70,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 67,479 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,329 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF + NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 61,328 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF + NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,537 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 44,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/R18 - 92Y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/R18 - 92Y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,928 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 35,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,128 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 27,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,828 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 13,105 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 10,974 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 KRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KRU, 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 KRU registered?

KR09 KRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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