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KY09 HUP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,493 mi
Last recorded84,493 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 HUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 84,493 miles

Front under tray on at time of MOT

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 84,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front under tray on at time of MOT

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front bracket for abs sensor/ pad wear broke

Fail 1 Oct 2024 80,700 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bracket for abs sensor/ pad wear broke

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle in body clips towards o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 68,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 62,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 62,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 56,452 miles

under covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 2 Jan 2019 49,568 miles

under covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 2 Jan 2018 45,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion present on brake disc (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has damage present on outer sidewall and is wearing low on outer shoulder

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,998 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has damage present on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,685 miles

Offside Front tyre has light damage on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Nov 2015 33,685 miles

Offside Front tyre has light damage on outer sidewall

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,503 miles

light damage present offside front tyre outer sidewall

poor beam image being projected from offside headlamp (dipped beam)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,746 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)

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

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 HUP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

KY09 HUP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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