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KV09 KMG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

270,336 mi
Last recorded270,336 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 270,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 270,324 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 256,490 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2024 256,490 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 245,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 236,554 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 236,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 227,547 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 204,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 204,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2019 183,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 173,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 156,255 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket snapped

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 116,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,243 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,586 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,456 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 KMG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KMG, 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 KMG registered?

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

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