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KV09 VEP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,478 mi
Last recorded147,478 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 147,478 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 141,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 134,023 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 126,929 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 129,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 105,198 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 95,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,286 miles

items removed from windscreen

multiple chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2017 86,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

items removed from windscreen

multiple chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,611 miles

Front Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread pattern

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread pattern

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,202 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 52,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,790 miles

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

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

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)

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 VEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

KV09 VEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is KV09 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 VEP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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