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KU09 WKY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,893 mi
Last recorded171,893 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 WKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 171,893 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 171,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 152,767 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 152,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 137,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,834 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 127,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 121,354 miles

All four tyres cracked/perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valve stems cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 121,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

All four tyres cracked/perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipe at nearside front and offside front inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside rear lower tie rod/bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated offside rear (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valve stems cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi union and over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,407 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,757 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,863 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,806 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,251 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,291 miles

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

rear discs corroded

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 WKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WKY, 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 WKY registered?

KU09 WKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is KU09 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU09 WKY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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