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KX09 YHR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

165,609 mi
Last recorded165,609 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 YHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 165,609 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front under tray loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake squealing passed RBT

Nearside headlight bracket broken but lamp secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded and suspension arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 May 2025 165,606 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front under tray loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake squealing passed RBT

Nearside headlight bracket broken but lamp secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded and suspension arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 May 2024 161,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

NSF position light not working but supplementary light on

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 26 Apr 2024 161,152 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

NSF position light not working but supplementary light on

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2023 145,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear damage

rear heat sheild poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2023 145,488 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear damage

rear heat sheild poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2022 137,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2022 137,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2021 127,757 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers leave marks, do not effectively clean the windscreen, both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure incorrect (low)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,920 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,251 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 109,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 109,221 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2014 109,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 109,114 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 77,070 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 YHR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KX09 YHR, 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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KX09 YHR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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