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K18 CDY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,330 mi
Last recorded70,330 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 CDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 70,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 64,166 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 47,223 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,891 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,926 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 33,795 miles

Under Trays Fitted, Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 31,183 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 25 Aug 2017 31,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,550 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 26,550 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 23,070 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,484 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 14,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,555 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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K18 CDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K18 CDY, 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 K18 CDY registered?

K18 CDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is K18 CDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 CDY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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