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VK09 UJV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,595 mi
Last recorded102,595 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 UJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,595 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,985 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front upper - pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front - rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,054 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2022 80,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,248 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,752 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 56,592 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 55,548 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 24 May 2018 55,548 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

osf side light out

Pass 30 May 2017 51,341 miles

advise off side front anti-roll bar drop link upper gaitor weeping/damp

Pass 28 May 2016 46,913 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 24 Mar 2015 37,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,727 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,472 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 16,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 12,887 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 UJV 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 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 VK09 UJV, 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 UJV registered?

VK09 UJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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