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KY09 BVL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,097 mi
Last recorded64,097 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 BVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 64,097 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 36,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 34,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 31,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 30,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 30,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,643 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 30,643 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,040 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,939 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,456 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 BVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BVL, 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 BVL registered?

KY09 BVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is KY09 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 BVL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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