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KV09 VFN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,922 mi
Last recorded73,922 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 73,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 73,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 71,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,024 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 4 Nov 2022 60,408 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,154 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 44,499 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 44,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened front link bar front attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,019 miles

Rear subframe front bushes separated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,304 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,362 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,555 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,951 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 VFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 VFN, 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 VFN registered?

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

Is KV09 VFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 VFN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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