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KS09 GFG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,361 mi
Last recorded144,361 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 GFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 144,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test Both sides ()

Fail 14 May 2024 144,361 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test Both sides ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,750 miles

Handbrake less effective on N/S

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 122,294 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside By Flexi Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 122,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Chip to Windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside By Flexi Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 117,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible injector leak advise further inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2017 96,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,870 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,649 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,190 miles

Chips in windscreen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,288 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on outter tread

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 GFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS09 GFG registered?

KS09 GFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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