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KS09 AKG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,213 mi
Last recorded147,213 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 AKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 147,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 147,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 141,199 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 2 Mar 2022 141,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 24 Feb 2021 138,444 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 133,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 19 Feb 2020 133,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 123,902 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,273 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,505 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear tyres (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 106,505 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear tyres (strong advise) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,203 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,304 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,682 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 71,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,462 miles

Decelerometer Brake Test Carried Out.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KS09 AKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KS09 AKG, 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 KS09 AKG registered?

KS09 AKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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