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KY09 VNU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,712 mi
Last recorded106,712 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 106,712 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 101,030 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 95,920 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED AND FRONTS WORN LOW

Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,210 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 89,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,956 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 81,854 miles

FRONT TYRES SCUFFING AT EDGES

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,668 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 72,535 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,797 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,780 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,473 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,495 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,493 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,185 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 24,182 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

Is KY09 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 VNU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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