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KS09 MWF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,875 mi
Last recorded136,875 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 MWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 136,875 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 136,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 130,017 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 130,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 116,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,401 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,924 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens is smashed

front disc badly worn

wiper blades

Fail 20 Apr 2016 76,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens is smashed

front disc badly worn

tracking

wiper blades

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,442 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

rear pads low

Fail 23 Apr 2014 23,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil level low

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,880 miles

Brake wear indicator is on.

Damage to offside rear panel and rear bumper.

Front brake pads material are worn low.

Front offside tyre is worn low on outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 32,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake wear indicator is on.

Damage to offside rear panel and rear bumper.

Front brake pads material are worn low.

Front offside tyre is worn low on outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 22,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWF, 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 MWF registered?

KS09 MWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is KS09 MWF safe to buy?

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