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KV09 YKZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,106 mi
Last recorded92,106 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 YKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 92,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 87,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,654 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,326 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 71,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 70,410 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,286 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,207 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 65,476 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 62,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 59,767 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,553 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 56,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 53,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 50,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,472 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)

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 YKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel 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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

KV09 YKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is KV09 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 YKZ 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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