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KY09 LFK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,573 mi
Last recorded176,573 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 176,573 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 176,573 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 168,075 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 156,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 152,224 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 146,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 140,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 140,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 135,127 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 May 2017 129,048 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pipes round subframe/diff corroded very close to acceptable limit

Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,212 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 96,434 miles

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

v belt cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,768 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,818 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 35,110 miles

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

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 LFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LFK, 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 LFK registered?

KY09 LFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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