2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KU09 WKP
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 78,963 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU09 WKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 78,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU09 WKP 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 (KU09 WKP) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KU09 WKP Mileage History
- 31/10/202371,356 mi
- 18/11/202475,381 mi+4,025 mi
- 18/11/202475,383 mi+2 mi
- 05/11/202578,951 mi+3,568 mi
- 06/11/202578,963 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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