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VK09 MKD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,350 mi
Last recorded130,350 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 MKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 130,350 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 130,187 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 121,972 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 121,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm marked in silver paint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm marked in silver paints (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 113,300 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 May 2016 113,221 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint offside front lower arm-back (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bearings play,rear pad osr low

Pass 11 May 2015 109,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 95,486 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 95,486 miles

Offside Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 79,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,453 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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VK09 MKD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 VK09 MKD, 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 VK09 MKD registered?

VK09 MKD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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