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KU09 WKP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,963 mi
Last recorded78,963 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 78,963 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 78,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,383 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 75,381 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,356 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,056 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 67,990 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,992 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 66,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,665 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 55,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 50,784 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,713 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 WKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WKP, 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 WKP registered?

KU09 WKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KU09 WKP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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