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KS09 LCW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,239 mi
Last recorded142,239 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 142,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 137,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 130,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,727 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 114,036 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 111,154 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 3 Feb 2021 103,654 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,130 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 95,124 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,800 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 76,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 65,120 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 65,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,251 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 54,250 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,458 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

nearside front tyre inner wall splitting/perishing, cord not exposed yet.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,993 miles

inner walls perishing/splitting on both front tyres.

rear tyres getting close to wear indicators.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,759 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,294 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 LCW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS09 LCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS09 LCW registered?

KS09 LCW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is KS09 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS09 LCW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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