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KM59 PFY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,121 mi
Last recorded113,121 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 113,121 miles

Mild corrosion to some suspension and brake items front and rear

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 113,113 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Mild corrosion to some suspension and brake items front and rear

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,903 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,268 miles

Nearside side repeator weak operation

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 108,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,898 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 94,862 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 94,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,558 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,927 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,665 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,408 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,957 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 45,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,187 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 20,729 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 PFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc 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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

KM59 PFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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