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KR09 YDS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,181 mi
Last recorded172,181 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 YDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 172,181 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 172,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 164,371 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 164,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 147,477 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 132,973 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 132,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp broken on support for bulb holder (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 3MM 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm inner edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 245/40R17 and puncture on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 116,690 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 116,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,804 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,147 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Offside,Nearside front foglamp lenses cracked/damaged.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,825 miles

Advise Offside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges,cracking strong advise.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts to nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 58,825 miles

Advise Offside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges,cracking strong advise.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts to nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside,nearside front tyres cracking through tread,wear on edges.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 48,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside,nearside front tyres cracking through tread,wear on edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,965 miles

Advise brake fluid top-up.

Advise front brake discs lipped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm tread.

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YDS, 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 YDS registered?

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

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