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KV09 OPD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,148 mi
Last recorded121,148 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 121,148 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 121,148 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2025 120,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 119,206 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 117,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 117,608 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 115,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 113,203 miles

parking brake only just met the requirements

Fail 7 Jun 2021 113,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake only just met the requirements

Pass 2 Jun 2020 111,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,122 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 108,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,523 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,188 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 85,399 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,501 miles

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

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 OPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OPD, 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 OPD registered?

KV09 OPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KV09 OPD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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