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KS09 VZD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,376 mi
Last recorded146,376 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 VZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 146,376 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2024 132,737 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing insecure (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 132,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear seat belt casing damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2023 120,463 miles

Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve both side (5.2.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2023 120,460 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve both side (5.2.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2022 107,107 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2021 91,913 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,890 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 62,056 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 45,550 miles

Front nearside and offside front disc,s slightly lipped.

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on door mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted.

Fail 5 May 2018 45,463 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working on door mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

Front nearside and offside front disc,s slightly lipped.

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on door mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 5 May 2017 32,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,975 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 18,034 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear lower door has slight panel damage

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 18,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear lower door has slight panel damage

Pass 11 Dec 2014 16,877 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,538 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,130 miles

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 VZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

KS09 VZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is KS09 VZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS09 VZD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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