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KY09 BWA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,879 mi
Last recorded129,879 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 129,879 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 129,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened N/s & O/s - Forward mount areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Forward sub-frame mount collapsed. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,423 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 120,423 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABS pump. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,219 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s & O/s - x4 boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,642 miles

Belly panels fitted - Unable to fully inspect all components/ areas.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s & O/s - upper & lower boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer sidewall cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,302 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 54,302 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,625 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 43,624 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,822 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 38,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,049 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 26,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,376 miles

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

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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KY09 BWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BWA, 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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KY09 BWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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