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KV09 FZU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,387 mi
Last recorded108,387 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 FZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 108,387 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 103,895 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 99,264 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 87,694 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,013 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 77,606 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,878 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,588 miles

corrosion both sides front brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2017 48,886 miles

front brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2017 48,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,286 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,233 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 25,849 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,284 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 21,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,264 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 FZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

KV09 FZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is KV09 FZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 FZU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV09 FZU have outstanding finance?

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