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KV09 AWR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,194 mi
Last recorded129,194 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 AWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 129,194 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 110,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,107 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 95,634 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 90,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 87,092 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 87,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 86,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes slight corrosion at flexi join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low - Nearside front Inner pad lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside front Inner sidelamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Wheel bearing slightly noisy but no excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Wheel bearing noisy but no excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft rear rubber bush starting to wear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe Front rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 83,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2018 77,988 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 2 Mar 2018 77,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,798 miles

O/S/R Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisey

Rear Tyres Getting Low

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,146 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,795 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 38,540 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 38,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,618 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracking on outer edges

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,306 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)

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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KV09 AWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KV09 AWR, 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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KV09 AWR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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