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KU09 YJY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,311 mi
Last recorded160,311 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 160,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 154,726 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 152,599 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 149,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 149,810 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 143,382 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 134,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2020 131,147 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 131,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 122,731 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 113,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,126 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 106,032 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded side-side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,416 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)

protective covers fitted underneath vehicle.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,942 miles

light on dash saying n/s/f lamp not working but all light ok

small chip in screen

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,340 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,018 miles

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

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

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)

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,492 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 YJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJY, 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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KU09 YJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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