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KY09 LWD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 LWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,188 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 98,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 95,909 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 95,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,526 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,227 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,213 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 80,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,553 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 56,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,415 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,815 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,085 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 LWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

KY09 LWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is KY09 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 LWD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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