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KU09 WKG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,762 mi
Last recorded135,762 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 WKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 135,762 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 135,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 131,966 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 131,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise centre exhaust flexy joint damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2024 129,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 125,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges and perished

Pass 16 Aug 2022 123,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under covers restricting view leaking on to exhaust possible .smoke from under engine top cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre fitted incorrectly

Pass 12 Aug 2021 119,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 112,842 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS, MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,981 miles

Central Rear Oil leak diff?...

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi... (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front headlight slightly dim..

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi... (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 98,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,642 miles

N/S/F head light is dim.

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 83,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,535 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 WKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WKG, 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 WKG registered?

KU09 WKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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