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KR09 KTX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,608 mi
Last recorded127,608 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 KTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 127,608 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 127,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 117,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

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

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

Rear nearside driveshaft seal has a slight leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on nearside outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 117,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

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

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

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

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

Rear nearside driveshaft seal has a slight leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on nearside outside of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 105,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 95,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 82,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,246 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 70,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2017 40,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 16,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,657 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 KTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

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

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