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LT09 KNP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,870 mi
Last recorded116,870 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 KNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,870 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 116,862 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,880 miles

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,685 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 102,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,981 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 92,684 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 92,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 88,005 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 83,257 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 83,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 72,595 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 52,065 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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LT09 KNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LT09 KNP, 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 LT09 KNP registered?

LT09 KNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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