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KP09 CVW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,049 mi
Last recorded79,049 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 79,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 77,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 76,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 76,298 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure track controll arm inner bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front metal brake pipes very rusty

both rear metal brake pipes very rusty

tpms indicating a fault

Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,466 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s fog lamp is damaged (glass)

f/n/s metal brake pipe is rusty

front tyres are worn on edges

r/n/s tyre is damaged at outer wall

Pass 17 Feb 2022 72,716 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 72,706 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 69,557 miles

Front engine oil low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jan 2021 69,557 miles

Front engine oil low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,155 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,180 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,834 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KP09 CVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP09 CVW, 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 KP09 CVW registered?

KP09 CVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is KP09 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP09 CVW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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