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KO55 BYO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,327 mi
Last recorded151,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO55 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 151,327 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 151,327 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 141,590 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 29 Jan 2024 131,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 121,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,560 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 115,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,273 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 17 Jan 2020 103,550 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 103,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,721 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 86,721 miles

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 78,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,302 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,213 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 44,744 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 34,037 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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KO55 BYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KO55 BYO, 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 KO55 BYO registered?

KO55 BYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is KO55 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO55 BYO 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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