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KV09 DDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,215 mi
Last recorded151,215 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 151,215 miles

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 28 May 2024 139,539 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 139,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe broken (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded one side to the other side clipped to floor as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 138,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most toe bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most toe bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 120,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 112,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre/worn on edge

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,035 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,790 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,181 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 71,163 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,280 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,474 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,011 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,379 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 33,386 miles

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 DDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DDZ, 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 DDZ registered?

KV09 DDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KV09 DDZ shows 18 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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