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HN59 KZR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,922 mi
Last recorded203,922 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 KZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 203,922 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 178,705 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 157,422 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 157,422 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 148,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

possible worn engine mountings

Fail 6 Sep 2022 148,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

possible worn engine mountings

Pass 7 Sep 2021 142,219 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 142,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 136,047 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 136,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 128,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 128,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,919 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 105,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,723 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 75,723 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,993 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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HN59 KZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HN59 KZR, 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 HN59 KZR registered?

HN59 KZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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