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WV09 VKM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,784 mi
Last recorded183,784 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 VKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 183,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2024 163,489 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 146,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 146,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear,up facing joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 137,285 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 137,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm , upward facing joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear tie arms bush starting to de bond

Fail 4 Nov 2021 129,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear tie arms bush starting to de bond

Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 107,325 miles

Brake wear warning message displayed but no cause found

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic undertrays prevented full inspection of underbody components

Pass 21 Feb 2018 96,811 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 96,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,202 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,848 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,484 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,002 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 8 Mar 2012 42,199 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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WV09 VKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WV09 VKM, 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 WV09 VKM registered?

WV09 VKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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