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KX09 YCV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,579 mi
Last recorded83,579 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX09 YCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 83,579 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 83,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,945 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 81,108 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 81,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,804 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 79,804 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 76,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 75,397 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 72,406 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 70,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,275 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 63,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 59,539 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,740 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low (2-3mm)

Front brakes wearing low.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,690 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 41,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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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KX09 YCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX09 YCV, 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 KX09 YCV registered?

KX09 YCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is KX09 YCV safe to buy?

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