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FY59 KHZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,024 mi
Last recorded169,024 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 KHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 169,024 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 169,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2025 160,850 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 160,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 149,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running off outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 141,891 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Oct 2021 135,322 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,919 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Oct 2020 129,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 123,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi joint coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted obscuring full inspection of sill areas

under trays fitted obscuring full under vehicle inspection

Fail 25 Sep 2019 123,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexi joint (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi joint coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted obscuring full inspection of sill areas

under trays fitted obscuring full under vehicle inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,667 miles

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Oct 2018 115,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 106,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Oct 2017 106,763 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel line corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine bay cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 75,178 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Fail 10 Sep 2012 56,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FY59 KHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY59 KHZ, 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 FY59 KHZ registered?

FY59 KHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is FY59 KHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 KHZ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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