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KW09 CKE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,452 mi
Last recorded116,452 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW09 CKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 116,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 99,806 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 99,768 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 90,625 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,374 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,958 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 79,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,971 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,109 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,623 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 53,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,740 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 49,740 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2013 38,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,167 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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KW09 CKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KW09 CKE, 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 KW09 CKE registered?

KW09 CKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is KW09 CKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW09 CKE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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