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KX09 PNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,458 mi
Last recorded158,458 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 PNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 158,458 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 158,458 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 154,135 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 147,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 139,165 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,068 miles

Slight play in offside front spring mounting

Fail 28 Oct 2021 133,068 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside front spring mounting

Pass 17 Oct 2020 127,634 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake support hanger loose

Fail 17 Oct 2020 127,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear handbrake support hanger loose

Pass 14 Oct 2019 123,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 123,269 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,809 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,461 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,461 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,927 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 66,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,016 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,691 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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KX09 PNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KX09 PNJ, 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 KX09 PNJ registered?

KX09 PNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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