2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · KT09 NRO
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 91,344 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT09 NRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 91,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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KT09 NRO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (KT09 NRO) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KT09 NRO Mileage History
- 08/10/202270,974 mi
- 09/10/202375,478 mi+4,504 mi
- 24/09/202483,262 mi+7,784 mi
- 28/09/202483,262 mi
- 06/12/202591,344 mi+8,082 mi
Average of roughly 6,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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