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KR09 YKK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,473 mi
Last recorded144,473 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 144,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 130,026 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 130,026 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 113,908 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 113,524 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,976 miles

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

body covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Dec 2021 97,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Jan 2021 75,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 70,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,423 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,568 miles

Gearbox oil sump leaking oil

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,719 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 59,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,973 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 52,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,413 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 41,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,888 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 30,888 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YKK 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 63.2%.

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 YKK, 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 YKK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR09 YKK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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