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KV09 HKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

211,097 mi
Last recorded211,097 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 HKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 211,097 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 211,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2021 201,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 183,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 171,510 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 171,510 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 152,675 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 134,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 134,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 118,432 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 97,156 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 78,896 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 61,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,041 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 33,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KV09 HKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KV09 HKJ, 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 KV09 HKJ registered?

KV09 HKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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