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KM09 XVH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,320 mi
Last recorded158,320 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 158,320 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 156,321 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 156,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 150,376 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 133,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 133,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 132,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

offside front Bumper slightly loose

offside rear disc shield has contact with disc .noisy

Pass 1 Oct 2021 118,913 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 118,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 98,759 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 98,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 89,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,608 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 59,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,956 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,510 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 23,129 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,734 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 XVH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

KM09 XVH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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