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KY09 VNM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,380 mi
Last recorded87,380 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,380 miles

Nearside Front Foglamp inoperative

Offside Front Foglamp inoperative

Fail 3 Mar 2026 87,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Foglamp inoperative

Offside Front Foglamp inoperative

Pass 20 Feb 2025 79,019 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 20 Feb 2025 79,019 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,495 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 72,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 68,861 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 68,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,623 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 65,429 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 65,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 57,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 51,772 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 51,772 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,419 miles

Offside Front tyre cut to outer wall,but not enough to reach the cord.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 39,419 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front tyre cut to outer wall,but not enough to reach the cord.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,784 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,993 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,631 miles

unable to inspect front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

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 VNM 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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

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

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