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KR09 WVU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,079 mi
Last recorded162,079 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 WVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 162,079 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 162,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 150,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,282 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,827 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 19 Jan 2023 135,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 133,074 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 133,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 128,497 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose bumper cover trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 122,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limits value, 0.7, displayed on VIN plate (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose bumper cover trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower bumper cover trim slightly insecure

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jan 2019 118,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower bumper cover trim slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%, upper lamp not working

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,643 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,893 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms, both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel hose from the filter to the high pressure pump moist fuel

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre deep cut outer sidewall

Rear diff oil leak at nearside seal

Vehicle too dirty during testing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,116 miles

All 4 tyre valves are starting to crack

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner shoulders

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,069 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 76,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre tread start to feather

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,744 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel filter moist

Fail 20 Jan 2014 61,744 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter moist

Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,116 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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KR09 WVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KR09 WVU, 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 KR09 WVU registered?

KR09 WVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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