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KR09 ZKG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,605 mi
Last recorded71,605 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 ZKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 71,605 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear x2

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 70,004 miles

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

Nearside washer jet not working

Fail 16 Oct 2024 70,004 miles

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

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

Nearside washer jet not working

Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,509 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 67,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,629 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,879 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 61,830 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,249 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 59,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,197 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,489 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing on side wall

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,141 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,693 miles

o/s front tyre perishing (cracking on sidewall)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,061 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 38,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG registered?

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

Is KR09 ZKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 ZKG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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