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KS09 HYL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,270 mi
Last recorded115,270 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 HYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 115,270 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 106,272 miles

under body corrosion.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 102,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 95,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55 16 ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,425 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 87,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,503 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,931 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 58,940 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 58,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,581 miles

205/55/16 BOTH O/S TYRES WORN UNEVENLY N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DAMAGED

Fail 11 Jan 2017 51,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

205/55/16 BOTH O/S TYRES WORN UNEVENLY N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DAMAGED

Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,508 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 45,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 35,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped.

advise rear brake pads inner starting to wear low.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped.

advise rear brake pads inner starting to wear low.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front screen chipped

Fail 23 Jul 2013 30,148 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyres,tread wearing low 2.0mm and perishing

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KS09 HYL 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 KS09 HYL, 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 KS09 HYL registered?

KS09 HYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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