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KA57 OSH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,563 mi
Last recorded117,563 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 OSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 117,563 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 106,933 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,839 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 76,846 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,625 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 71,625 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Control arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,403 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 68,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,638 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,747 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 48,223 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,582 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 38,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,691 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,743 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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KA57 OSH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KA57 OSH, 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 KA57 OSH registered?

KA57 OSH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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The MOT history for KA57 OSH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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