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KY09 LHG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,960 mi
Last recorded118,960 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 118,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 116,092 miles

Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both On Axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,392 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 114,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 110,877 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 110,876 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 106,668 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 106,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 106,648 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 104,241 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 101,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,046 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,522 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 91,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,612 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 84,548 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 84,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,003 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 78,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 75,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,360 miles

front and rear discs rusty

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Mar 2012 72,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 LHG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

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

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