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KV09 BSU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

319,797 mi
Last recorded319,797 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 BSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 319,797 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 298,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 277,322 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 262,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 262,170 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 238,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 220,054 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 220,054 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 199,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 175,658 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly (225/45/17)

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated (245/40/17)

Pass 12 Feb 2018 159,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F AND BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

underbody shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Feb 2018 159,293 miles

underbody shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F AND BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 144,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low and inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 125,500 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEATBELT

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,891 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,222 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,968 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 11 Feb 2014 81,968 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,805 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,578 miles

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges of both braking faces

Front inner brake pads wearing low both sides

Rear brake pads wearing low

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 BSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV09 BSU, 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 BSU registered?

KV09 BSU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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