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KV09 DCU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

270,426 mi
Last recorded270,426 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 DCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 270,426 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 159,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 156,178 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 156,178 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 153,290 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 148,980 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 133,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 123,085 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 102,250 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,085 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 83,774 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,696 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,264 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,407 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,465 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 23,462 miles

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.

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 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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What year was KV09 DCU registered?

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

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