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KY09 ACO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,677 mi
Last recorded76,677 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 ACO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 76,677 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 69,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 62,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 56,146 miles

Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 49,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,031 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 48,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,505 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 40,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,092 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,272 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror glass damaged but not affecting drivers view.

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage.

Offside Rear Tyre has outer edge cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre has outer side wall perishing.

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 35,272 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Door signal. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Door mirror glass damaged but not affecting drivers view.

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage.

Offside Rear Tyre has outer edge cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre has outer side wall perishing.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,448 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 32,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 30,247 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND WEARING LOW ON SHOULDERS OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER SHOULDER

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,928 miles

Damage to outer walls of both front tyres.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,625 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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KY09 ACO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY09 ACO, 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 KY09 ACO registered?

KY09 ACO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KY09 ACO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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