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KV09 HZC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,414 mi
Last recorded155,414 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 155,414 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking bung missing and lower skirt damaged

Offside Front bumper lower edge cracked/split

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis rusty at rear subframe mounts

Pass 1 Aug 2025 150,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower sill cover damaged

Nearside Rear jacking bung missing

Offside Front Lower bumper cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis rusty at subframe mounts

Pass 16 Jul 2024 144,120 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

General corrosion under car - Subframe, suspension components etc

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 138,739 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

General corrosion under car, subframe, suspension etc.

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,973 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

General corrosion under car - Sub frames, suspension etc.

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 122,028 miles

General corrosion under car - Suspension, subframes etc.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,650 miles

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

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

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 22 Jul 2019 105,650 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 105,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp 1/4 n/w

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,705 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer wall, no cords showing at this stage.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,350 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor cuts to n/s/f tyre outer wall.No cords showing.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 64,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor cuts to n/s/f tyre outer wall.No cords showing.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,246 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges, requires attention

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,763 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,995 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Some wear to front brake discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HZC 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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

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

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