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DK09 KMY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,961 mi
Last recorded127,961 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 KMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 127,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 122,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 116,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 109,509 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,248 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 101,246 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,424 miles

Rear tyres getting low tread

Fail 29 Feb 2020 94,381 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside [centre to rear] x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres getting low tread

Pass 19 Apr 2019 89,541 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 89,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,371 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,357 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 66,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,201 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DK09 KMY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK09 KMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK09 KMY registered?

DK09 KMY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DK09 KMY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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