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KU09 XGJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

208,433 mi
Last recorded208,433 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 208,433 miles

vehicle emits periodic light visible smoke from the exhaust tailpipe - not excessive - observation recommended

Fail 27 Jun 2026 208,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault erased with diagnostic equipment (8.2.2.2 (g))

vehicle emits periodic light visible smoke from the exhaust tailpipe - not excessive - observation recommended

Pass 3 Jun 2025 205,698 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 205,698 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlight bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir re-filled (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 189,607 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 189,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault erased with diagnostic equipment (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir re-filled (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 173,936 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 173,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 163,339 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning located in door mirror (rear view) (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 163,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning located in door mirror (rear view) (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 145,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Fail 26 May 2021 145,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 26 May 2020 143,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of wheel under trim (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 131,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,823 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)

under sheilds + engine covers fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,288 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,459 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,110 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 XGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

KU09 XGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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