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EX09 KUJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,025 mi
Last recorded132,025 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 KUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 132,025 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 125,887 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 125,887 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 to nearside rear and offside rear flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder cracking and cord showing 245 35 zr18 92y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 125,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 121,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

middle exhaust section mounting not secure but still supported ok

Fail 9 Sep 2020 110,302 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

middle exhaust section mounting not secure but still supported ok

Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,177 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 99,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,803 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 69,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 53,604 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 48,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,731 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perrished on outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 29,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs heavily worn/lipped

not all centre brake light LEDs lit

Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,532 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 24,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EX09 KUJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EX09 KUJ, 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 EX09 KUJ registered?

EX09 KUJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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