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KY09 ULC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,034 mi
Last recorded114,034 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 ULC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 114,034 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,873 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 104,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides bald on inner edges and wearing low 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil cap leaking, n/s/f suspension and underside covered in oil

Pass 18 Feb 2022 96,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,528 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 84,436 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 84,436 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,558 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,610 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,489 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,173 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 45,172 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,261 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ULC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

KY09 ULC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KY09 ULC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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