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KM59 KRX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,994 mi
Last recorded140,994 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 KRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 140,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 138,614 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres damaged on the inner side walls.

Rear brake discs worn.

Unable to fully inspect O/S/F Steering and suspension components.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 13 Dec 2022 112,724 miles

O/S/F Tyre damaged on the inner side wall.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear brake discs worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 111,784 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Upper as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension/steering components not fully inspected due to front ball joint wear.

O/S/F Tyre damaged on the inner side wall.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear brake discs worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,704 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 86,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 81,195 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,007 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,679 miles

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,878 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,795 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 56,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,910 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,923 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,388 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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KM59 KRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KRX, 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 KRX registered?

KM59 KRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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