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KY09 BWP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,604 mi
Last recorded142,604 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 BWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 142,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osf. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 141,449 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 135,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 127,133 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 127,124 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected REAR ARM MOUNT COMPLETLY BROKEN AWAY FROM SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAY FITTED

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 124,016 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf,nsr,advise

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front wheel has slight play in hub,advise

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 122,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 122,758 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system and corroded excessively (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 122,649 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 122,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair advise (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 115,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slight corrosion,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr ferrules,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,817 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,740 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,123 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 98,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,217 miles

Front osf and nsf wheels have slight play.advise

Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front osf and nsf wheels have slight play.advise

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 75,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,885 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,960 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,340 miles

both front tyre very low on outside edges

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 BWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BWP, 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 BWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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