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KV09 RYN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,908 mi
Last recorded121,908 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 RYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 121,908 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2026 121,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 115,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 108,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 102,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 95,635 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 89,801 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,663 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,186 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML warning light on

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on outer walls

Fail 17 Mar 2014 38,192 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on outer walls

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,165 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 RYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV09 RYN registered?

KV09 RYN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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