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KY09 UAO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,136 mi
Last recorded124,136 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 UAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 124,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides control arm mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 118,101 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,919 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 112,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,523 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 104,469 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,284 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 90,287 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 90,249 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2021 90,058 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2020 88,128 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 88,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (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))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 85,490 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 79,444 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 79,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 71,189 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 67,146 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 59,357 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,569 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 44,524 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 44,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

KY09 UAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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