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KS09 GBX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,027 mi
Last recorded210,027 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 GBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 210,027 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to perish at securing bolt (6.1.7 (d) (i))

corrosion starting to effect rear suspension arms and all bushes becoming perished

rear bumper panel loose

Fail 2 Jul 2026 210,025 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm, ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm, ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger not in rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to perish at securing bolt (6.1.7 (d) (i))

corrosion starting to effect rear suspension arms and all bushes becoming perished

rear bumper panel loose

Pass 10 May 2025 200,031 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 118,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 111,279 miles

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

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

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))

exhaust corroded badly

Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,524 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 99,382 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded and damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear all upper and lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 99,373 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded and damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear all upper and lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,241 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 93,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,953 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 85,947 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam bulb not in holder has fallen inside headlamp unit (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,272 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)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,989 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,106 miles

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 GBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KS09 GBX, 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 GBX registered?

KS09 GBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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