MOT Status
ValidMileage
270,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm.outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEAD ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEAD ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edges
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Engine noisy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just met min requirements (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage, no ply or cords exposed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily worn on edges 2254517 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Just met min requirements (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Inner light not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Just met min requirements (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV09 DCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 DCU, 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 DCU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2009.
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