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SE09 KPO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 KPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 104,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 100,759 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 95,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 89,464 miles

both front tyres heavily cracked between tread blocks

Pass 29 Nov 2021 84,829 miles

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

tpms indicator on

Fail 25 Nov 2021 84,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

tpms indicator on

Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

tpms indicator on

Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,490 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 74,883 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 74,883 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,899 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 71,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 68,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 64,731 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s/f brake pipes going to caliper flexis starting to corrode

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes going to caliper flexi starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,731 miles

n/s and o/s/f brake pipes going to caliper flexis starting to corrode

n/s and o/s/r brake pipes going to caliper flexi starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,363 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,914 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,914 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,273 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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SE09 KPO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SE09 KPO, 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 SE09 KPO registered?

SE09 KPO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2009.

Is SE09 KPO safe to buy?

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