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KS09 UBW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,425 mi
Last recorded162,425 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 UBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 162,425 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 156,763 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE,NOT EXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive NSR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK OSF OF ENGINE ,ON TEST OIL DROP ON FLOOR WAS ONE INCH IN DIAMETER,ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated REAR PROSHAFT RUBBER PERISHING & STARTING TO CRACK. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

standard halogen bulbs fitted at time of test however evidence of HID kit in engine bay

Fail 20 Jan 2025 156,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE,NOT EXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive NSR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK OSF OF ENGINE ,ON TEST OIL DROP ON FLOOR WAS ONE INCH IN DIAMETER,ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated REAR PROSHAFT RUBBER PERISHING & STARTING TO CRACK. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 148,324 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 148,320 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 140,669 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive NSR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF BULB SHOWING SLIGHTLY WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 25 Jan 2023 140,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive NSR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSF BULB SHOWING SLIGHTLY WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 133,101 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 132,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,972 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 127,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,785 miles

both front Tyres wearing uneven

Fail 3 Jul 2019 119,599 miles

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

both front Tyres wearing uneven

Pass 10 Jul 2018 104,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 40,855 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UBW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

KS09 UBW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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