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KM59 OYR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,796 mi
Last recorded149,796 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 149,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 135,089 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 126,050 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 110,594 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres low 3mm

car vibrates when revving at idle

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 173,749 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 173,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 99,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,206 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,483 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,044 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,254 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 58,723 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,601 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,360 miles

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

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)

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 OYR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

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

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