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KV09 HSO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,688 mi
Last recorded155,688 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 HSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 155,688 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 25 Feb 2022 146,842 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 142,354 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 142,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 136,126 miles

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

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

Oil Leak from Engine

Fail 20 Sep 2019 136,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Corroded excessively in two places above Rear Axle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil Leak from Engine

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 123,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,252 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,325 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,005 miles

Nearside Front tyre under inflated and badly worn on edge

both front brake discs worn

unable to check rear seat belts fully due to child seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2015 73,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre under inflated and badly worn on edge

both front brake discs worn

unable to check rear seat belts fully due to child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S headlamp dim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 56,997 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S headlamp dim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,035 miles

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)

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 HSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

KV09 HSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is KV09 HSO safe to buy?

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