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SK09 KZA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,006 mi
Last recorded154,006 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 KZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 154,006 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 89,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower uper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 76,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 73,033 miles

cant fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic covers

exhaust slight blow 2nd rear box

gearbox sump slightly corroded and damp with oil

Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,499 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 69,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,763 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 68,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 62,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,422 miles

Gearbox to front pipe bracket missing.Not insecure.

Knock heard on roller test. Suspect track control arm bushes.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit. 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Slight roughness at Nearside front Wheel bearing.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 51,422 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating Disc Warped. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low.

Gearbox to front pipe bracket missing.Not insecure.

Knock heard on roller test. Suspect track control arm bushes.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit. 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Slight roughness at Nearside front Wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,379 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,804 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 28,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,025 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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SK09 KZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SK09 KZA, 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 SK09 KZA registered?

SK09 KZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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