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KV09 AXR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,508 mi
Last recorded160,508 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 AXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 160,508 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2026 160,508 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 157,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 157,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 155,297 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 155,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 151,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 151,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bottom (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 138,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play VERY SLIGHT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play VERY SLIGHT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,204 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 127,220 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 116,913 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,825 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,793 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,936 miles

Offside front tyre wearing bald on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2013 54,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,706 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 AXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 AXR, 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

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What year was KV09 AXR registered?

KV09 AXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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