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KV09 VCE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,750 mi
Last recorded124,750 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 VCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 124,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 119,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside wing damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 114,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,156 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 100,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,083 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,310 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 78,514 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,791 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n/s (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front o/s (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear n/s (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front n/s outter thread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear o/s (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,423 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,431 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,152 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 VCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

KV09 VCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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