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KV09 KNL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,771 mi
Last recorded95,771 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,771 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 95,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,671 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,148 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,049 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,049 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,177 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r door not locking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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KV09 KNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KNL, 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 KNL registered?

KV09 KNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is KV09 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 KNL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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