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KY09 HWT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,729 mi
Last recorded155,729 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 155,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 152,932 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 152,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 149,644 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2019 149,583 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification rear link (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 142,426 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 142,422 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords scrubbing inside edge splits all round and canvous exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge scrubbed cut in tread cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 138,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by near side wheel across over to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,706 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 123,686 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edgeand near wear indicators

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 123,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edgeand near wear indicators

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 85,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads look low

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 HWT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

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

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