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KW09 KMA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,994 mi
Last recorded112,994 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW09 KMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,994 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,511 miles

O/S rear drive shaft excessively corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 111,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

O/S rear drive shaft excessively corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 107,087 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))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 107,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 12 Sep 2018 102,077 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,090 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 97,083 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 92,181 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 92,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,861 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,288 miles

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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KW09 KMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW09 KMA, 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 KW09 KMA registered?

KW09 KMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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