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KY09 UHS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,232 mi
Last recorded180,232 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 180,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear wheel has been welded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 180,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear wheel has been welded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 168,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 159,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2023 151,466 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear indicators.

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear indicators.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 139,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 139,188 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

check brake wear indicator on dash

Pass 10 Mar 2021 130,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 130,348 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 118,040 miles

Coil spring corroded both ns and os rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheels slightly distorted / damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 11 Sep 2018 115,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose fuel filler door / flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os inner pads on or very near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 7 Sep 2018 115,633 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose fuel filler door / flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os inner pads on or very near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,052 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 3 Sep 2016 85,656 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 3 Sep 2016 85,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17w (4.1.E.1)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 29 Aug 2015 60,680 miles

Engine covers, under trays, and Heat Shields fitted covering some components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,877 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,632 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 27,190 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,190 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 UHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 UHS, 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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KY09 UHS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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