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KU09 ZHE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,476 mi
Last recorded133,476 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 ZHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 133,476 miles

VEHICLE HAS A RECALL

Pass 19 Apr 2024 132,298 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 127,892 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 127,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 107,724 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,791 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,779 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 96,024 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

full under tray fitted unable to check some componernts

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 May 2018 96,024 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

full under tray fitted unable to check some componernts

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,370 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 18 Apr 2017 90,370 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 3 May 2016 85,450 miles

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

rear o/s lamp has damage to it

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,559 miles

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)

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

rear o/s lamp lens is cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,928 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 64,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 62,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,333 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 ZHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU09 ZHE?

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What year was KU09 ZHE registered?

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

Is KU09 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU09 ZHE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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