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KR09 UMY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,147 mi
Last recorded122,147 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 122,147 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 117,837 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 114,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 114,531 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 110,928 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 110,920 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake's noisy when wheel rotated

Pass 4 Jul 2022 102,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

non standard no plates fitted f+r

Fail 4 Jul 2022 102,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

non standard no plates fitted f+r

Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 80,059 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 80,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut both (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,588 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,017 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

metal brake pipes starting to corrode- not checked above covers

nsr tyre close to legal limit

Fail 20 Jul 2018 66,017 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a))

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

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

metal brake pipes starting to corrode- not checked above covers

nsr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 51,061 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,897 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UMY 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 71.4%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

KR09 UMY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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