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KM59 KPX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,288 mi
Last recorded99,288 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 99,288 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 90,117 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side front slightly ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel injector's leaking exhaust gasses, Poor

Fail 26 Apr 2024 90,108 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side front slightly ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel injector's leaking exhaust gasses, Poor

Pass 3 Apr 2023 81,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,958 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,160 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 59,160 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 37,001 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 34,756 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,868 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 23,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,186 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 21,165 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 19,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

KM59 KPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is KM59 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM59 KPX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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