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KV09 HHW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,620 mi
Last recorded97,620 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 HHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 97,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 97,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear 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 9 Oct 2024 95,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower oily hose

Fail 5 Oct 2024 95,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower oily hose

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,861 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,662 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 83,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,049 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 78,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 65,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 65,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 59,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,184 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,212 miles

child seat o/s/r

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,428 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 14,373 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 HHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

KV09 HHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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