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KU09 ZJV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,611 mi
Last recorded176,611 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2024 176,611 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 278,266 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 278,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 165,862 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 165,845 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 256,305 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tread reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 256,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread reading 1mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tread reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 247,098 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,263 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 136,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 129,030 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

front registration plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn to the legal limit on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn to the legal limit on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 83,794 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2015 83,789 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,541 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,445 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 39,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 ZJV 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 72.2%.

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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

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

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