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KY09 UCV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,339 mi
Last recorded139,339 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 UCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 139,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes// under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum required limit reached on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 138,294 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 136,014 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 133,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,913 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,211 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 124,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 114,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 Places Covered in Excessive Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in Excessive Grease (multiple Mounting Points) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 114,858 miles

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

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

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))

Nearside Front Tyre Bald on Inner Edge And Close to Cords

Offside Front Tyre Bald on Inner Edge and close to Cords

Pass 2 Aug 2018 107,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,382 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2016 74,164 miles

windscreen cracked out of view of the road

Fail 9 May 2016 74,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

windscreen cracked out of view of the road

Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,350 miles

windscreen cracked o/s top corner

Fail 21 Jul 2014 70,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

windscreen cracked o/s top corner

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,042 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 60,660 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,723 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUTS

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 UCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

KY09 UCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is KY09 UCV safe to buy?

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