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KY09 LHE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,010 mi
Last recorded139,010 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 139,010 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear underbody heatshield insurcure

Fail 11 Jul 2026 139,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

brake pipes corroded

rear underbody heatshield insurcure

Pass 21 Jul 2025 137,705 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 135,687 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,574 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 133,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 23 Jul 2022 131,567 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 30 Jul 2021 129,567 miles

front roll bar link dust covers perished

front wiper blades weak

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear underbody heatsheild loose fixings broken

Pass 7 Jul 2020 123,606 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,924 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,029 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 8 Apr 2017 96,848 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,377 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 75,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,617 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 LHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

KY09 LHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2009.

Is KY09 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 LHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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