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KM59 JDF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,374 mi
Last recorded140,374 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 JDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 140,374 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 140,374 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 139,081 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Nov 2024 139,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 132,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 125,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp dipped beam brightness deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder rolocated from centre of screen to edge of swept area ()

Offside handbrake performance poor, only 2/3 efficiency of nearside

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 114,862 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder rolocated from centre of screen to edge of swept area ()

Offside handbrake performance poor, half efficiency of nearside

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 107,941 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 19 Nov 2020 107,941 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,739 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2018 152,164 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 152,163 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,583 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 27,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 18,560 miles

stone chip in front screen.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,205 miles

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

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,586 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges with various minor cuts (step tread)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,526 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KM59 JDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KM59 JDF, 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 KM59 JDF registered?

KM59 JDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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