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OU09 KBY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,205 mi
Last recorded88,205 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 KBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 83,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 77,769 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2023 73,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 66,954 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,191 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,463 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 29,386 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 26,867 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 24,724 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 18,689 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,803 miles

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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OU09 KBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU09 KBY, 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 OU09 KBY registered?

OU09 KBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is OU09 KBY safe to buy?

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