MOT Status
ValidMileage
287,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
subframe corroded
Nearside Rear 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))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Undulation on inner tread
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Undulation on inner tread
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear TYRE splitting
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear TYRE splitting
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres badly perished , recommend replacing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake fluid level at midway point,advise inspection
some lipping on front brake discs
some/slight play/movement felt in both front wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM09 KZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SM09 KZL, 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 SM09 KZL registered?
SM09 KZL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2009.
Is SM09 KZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM09 KZL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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