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RO05 KRD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,250 mi
Last recorded120,250 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 KRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 120,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 118,761 miles

front to rear tyers profile size different

rear brakes need ajustment at test

Fail 23 Aug 2025 118,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front to rear tyers profile size different

rear brakes need ajustment at test

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,614 miles

Gearbox sump heavily corroded(possibly leaking)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 113,547 miles

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

Gearbox sump heavily corroded(possibly leaking)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 101,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 101,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre one (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,003 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing 0n edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre low tread

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,261 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer tyre wall

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,311 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,432 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 17,567 miles

Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 11,902 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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RO05 KRD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO05 KRD, 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 RO05 KRD registered?

RO05 KRD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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