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SK09 KWW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,602 mi
Last recorded140,602 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 KWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 140,602 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh & phone hold ()

Offside Rear brake wear wire insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2025 140,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh & phone hold ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake wear wire routing incorrect, fouling

Offside Rear brake wear wire insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2024 132,473 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 132,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 124,018 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,196 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 113,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 99,710 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,238 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 92,238 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking Brake effort low on both wheels

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,349 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 82,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,007 miles

Front Upper Under-bonnet covers fitted, obscuring some components

Full length under-body covers fitted, unable to inspect some components

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,548 miles

Front brake pipes greased and cant fully inspect for corrosion

Rear brake pipes greased and cant fully inspect for corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2017 65,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust gasses leaking up from bulk head area very strong smell and visible s with smoke possible egr/manifold further investigation to confirm issue (7.1.2)

Front brake pipes greased and cant fully inspect for corrosion

Rear brake pipes greased and cant fully inspect for corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,055 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 29 Jan 2014 29,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,325 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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SK09 KWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK09 KWW, 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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SK09 KWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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