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KW09 CLN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,508 mi
Last recorded146,508 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW09 CLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 138,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 119,460 miles

Body covers fitted to the underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2023 117,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 111,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,338 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 98,338 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,558 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,531 miles

Tyres have cut on outer sidewall no cords exposed both offside

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,928 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,594 miles

Engine / under tray covers fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,189 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,426 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 36,426 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,775 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 CLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 KW09 CLN, 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 KW09 CLN registered?

KW09 CLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is KW09 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW09 CLN 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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