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KV09 HUZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,961 mi
Last recorded123,961 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,961 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 116,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 116,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 111,129 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 111,129 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and Offside corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 107,012 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 106,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 104,878 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 104,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,370 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,070 miles

Offside headlamp beam image slightly reduced

o/s and n/s rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 25 Feb 2020 98,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlamp beam image slightly reduced

o/s and n/s rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,818 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,082 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,145 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,528 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,555 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 HUZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

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

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