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WV09 VKP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 101,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded but not weakened

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,335 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front wing linner insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,711 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,655 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,225 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 57,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,812 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,223 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner side edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,583 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,918 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 22,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WV09 VKP, 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 VKP registered?

WV09 VKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is WV09 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 VKP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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