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KV09 FWK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,188 mi
Last recorded124,188 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 124,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 124,171 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexible pipework join (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 117,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes corroded and covered with undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear knock from suspension area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2024 117,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder/locator inside headlamp is broken and unable to secure bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes corroded and covered with undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear knock from suspension area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - upper & lower - inner and outer bushes all deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

smell fuel in engine bay area

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2023 106,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb locator and headlamp internals damaged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - upper & lower - inner and outer bushes all deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

smell fuel in engine bay area

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2022 98,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front discs have a lip on them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush splitting away from the arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around the outer sidewall, sidewall looks like it may be splitting open (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge, there is also a blister spot on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower inner sidelight on the o/s/r is not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on the rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 87,001 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 86,998 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 77,300 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 77,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,808 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,510 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,371 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,310 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,255 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,178 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,666 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 FWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWK, 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 FWK registered?

KV09 FWK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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