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V88 KMC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,481 mi
Last recorded115,481 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 KMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 115,481 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 115,479 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 104,185 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 94,794 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 88,534 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,448 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2020 86,004 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,788 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 83,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,397 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,285 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,285 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,347 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,444 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine top cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn and pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,195 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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V88 KMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V88 KMC, 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 V88 KMC registered?

V88 KMC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is V88 KMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 KMC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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