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KM09 RSV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,953 mi
Last recorded114,953 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 RSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 114,953 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 114,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Boot does not open

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 110,980 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 101,927 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,292 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 92,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,166 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 78,059 miles

Nearside Rear grinding sound om wheel bearing test

Fail 8 May 2019 78,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear grinding sound om wheel bearing test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 116,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,666 miles

Sticker on windscreen in swept area but not seriously obstructing drivers view

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

splits in both sides front tyres inner sidewalls,n/s/f tyre has cut in tread through to cord and slight damage to n/s outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,816 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 44,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,167 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 61,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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KM09 RSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KM09 RSV, 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 KM09 RSV registered?

KM09 RSV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is KM09 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 RSV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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