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KU09 WEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,454 mi
Last recorded115,454 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 WEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 115,454 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 112,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 110,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 107,093 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 101,705 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 92,336 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 87,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front brake pipes greased.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 80,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

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 May 2018 73,268 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Slight play in nearside front track rod end.

Pass 5 May 2017 66,388 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank corroded.

Pass 11 May 2016 59,396 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 9 May 2016 59,384 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 11 May 2015 52,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 44,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small cut in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre not exposing cords

Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 25,084 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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KU09 WEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KU09 WEJ, 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 KU09 WEJ registered?

KU09 WEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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