2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · KV09 VCF
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 150,500 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV09 VCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2024
- 150,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV09 VCF 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 (KV09 VCF) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KV09 VCF Mileage History
- 02/11/2021128,852 mi
- 28/10/2022140,346 mi+11,494 mi
- 31/10/2023148,718 mi+8,372 mi
- 31/10/2023148,718 mi
- 02/11/2024150,500 mi+1,782 mi
Average of roughly 7,214 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: Below Average
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