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KR09 TZT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,133 mi
Last recorded128,133 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 128,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 120,879 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 120,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 110,127 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 100,576 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,224 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 93,510 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam headlamps not working correctly keep flickering on and off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe above rear axle excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,041 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 90,040 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 74,420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,559 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 59,614 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,050 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,956 miles

Front discs worn and lipped

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,719 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 TZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

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

Is KR09 TZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 TZT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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