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KM09 VCG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,782 mi
Last recorded142,782 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 VCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 142,782 miles

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

brake pad warning illuminated

Fail 24 Sep 2026 142,782 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

auxiliary tensioner noisy

brake pad warning illuminated

Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,144 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 137,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 133,438 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 133,438 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 130,130 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 124,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 118,649 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 113,797 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 106,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2018 97,712 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax and holder sat/nav / phone holder / sticker

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

Pass 27 May 2016 77,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 67,854 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 67,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,635 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 43,162 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,816 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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KM09 VCG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 KM09 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

KM09 VCG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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