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KY09 ARZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,881 mi
Last recorded160,881 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 ARZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 160,881 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 153,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 150,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 145,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Left/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 119,790 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 116,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 114,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,921 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,499 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 64,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,625 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 ARZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARZ, 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

How do I check the history of KY09 ARZ?

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What year was KY09 ARZ registered?

KY09 ARZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is KY09 ARZ safe to buy?

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