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KY09 YRO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,582 mi
Last recorded162,582 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 162,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim has been repaired alloy

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 157,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim has been repaired alloy

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 150,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel inner rim has been repaired previously

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,082 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel has been welded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 134,584 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear road wheel has been welded

offside front foglamp lens damaged

offside headlight dim

Fail 21 Feb 2022 134,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear road wheel has been welded

offside front foglamp lens damaged

offside headlight dim

Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,072 miles

nearside front side light dim

Pass 5 Mar 2020 120,283 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 120,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 112,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 103,769 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in tyre screw nearside front inner tread NOT REPAIRABLE

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

nearside rear wheel has been repaired

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,491 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,674 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 81,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,445 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,647 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 46,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YRO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

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

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