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KM09 UHL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,038 mi
Last recorded168,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 UHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 168,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 156,472 miles

Rear All rear suspension arms bushes perishing. No play in any bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2024 145,819 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,301 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 131,281 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 126,552 miles

under tray fitted. engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,669 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2019 117,548 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 107,720 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,802 miles

engine cover missing

under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,802 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover missing

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc 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 KM09 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

KM09 UHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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