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KY09 BWO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,457 mi
Last recorded127,457 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 BWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 127,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 118,454 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 111,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 111,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 96,810 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim slightly buckled

slight damage just outside zone A of screen

Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,768 miles

Nearside Rear side light 75 % working

Offside Front side light 60 % working

damage at edge of zone A of screen,just in limit

minor play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jan 2018 64,933 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,476 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,910 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,857 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 BWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BWO, 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 BWO registered?

KY09 BWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KY09 BWO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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