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KP09 YFU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,830 mi
Last recorded95,830 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 YFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 95,830 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,699 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 89,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 84,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 80,766 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 77,061 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,748 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 74,748 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 73,522 miles

Offside Front Seat backrest will not release with handle

Fail 19 May 2020 73,522 miles

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

Offside Front Seat backrest will not release with handle

Pass 14 May 2019 70,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,158 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 62,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 55,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Trays and Covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,254 miles

undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,292 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 44,194 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 35,206 miles

offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres are all splitting on inner walls but not down to cord

Pass 30 May 2013 25,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,676 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 18,676 miles

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

Both front tyre inner walls cracking

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 YFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP09 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

KP09 YFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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