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KY09 OVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,569 mi
Last recorded142,569 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 142,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 129,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 125,340 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 116,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 116,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not bright on beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 91,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing sharply outer edge vehicle requires tracking

Pass 11 May 2018 83,246 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,818 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,754 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,210 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,263 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 OVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

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

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