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KU09 WKM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,390 mi
Last recorded130,390 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 WKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 130,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 110,167 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 104,996 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,964 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2022 98,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 93,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 88,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,619 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,968 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 76,967 miles

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,035 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 70,035 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,507 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,109 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,551 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 WKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU09 WKM, 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 WKM registered?

KU09 WKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KU09 WKM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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