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EA59 KYP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,178 mi
Last recorded145,178 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 KYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 145,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 141,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 133,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 121,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,718 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 104,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on edges but no ply or cords are exposed at present

Fail 6 Jun 2019 88,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre is devoid of tread on edges but no ply or cords are exposed at present

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see inner pads properly (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,940 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,136 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 49,136 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small cracks in N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/F tyres.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 35,989 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front fog lights inop.

Small cracks in N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/F tyres.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,042 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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EA59 KYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA59 KYP, 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 EA59 KYP registered?

EA59 KYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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