2009 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · KR09 VDE
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 138,311 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KR09 VDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 138,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KR09 VDE Mileage History
- 28/07/2023124,626 mi
- 28/07/2023124,626 mi
- 25/07/2024136,052 mi+11,426 mi
- 05/08/2024136,378 mi+326 mi
- 22/07/2025138,311 mi+1,933 mi
Average of roughly 6,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KR09 VDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (KR09 VDE) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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