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KV09 DCO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,823 mi
Last recorded154,823 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 154,823 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 151,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 139,687 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 133,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 122,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 113,167 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 98,610 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,610 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,352 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,272 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 DCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DCO, 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 DCO registered?

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

Is KV09 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 DCO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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