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KY09 VOD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,292 mi
Last recorded143,292 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 143,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 31 Dec 2018 127,192 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,118 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 121,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,015 miles

Nearside Rear inner wall slight cut

Pass 14 May 2015 95,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,648 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 82,644 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 59,638 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 VOD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY09 VOD registered?

KY09 VOD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is KY09 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY09 VOD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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