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KY09 HWV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,234 mi
Last recorded161,234 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 HWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 161,234 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 156,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 151,888 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 142,158 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 134,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,709 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2020 120,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 106,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 92,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,893 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,053 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,054 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,779 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 HWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

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

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