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KU09 XKW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,872 mi
Last recorded181,872 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 181,872 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 176,253 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 165,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 157,716 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 157,716 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 144,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 144,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 128,524 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left tape on head lamp to rectify (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,163 miles

Both Front Wheel Bearings Slight Play

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,478 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

large under trays fitted full lenth of car. slight kerbing damage to n/sf outer wall

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,694 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 71,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,047 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 XKW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

KU09 XKW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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