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KM59 WZK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,803 mi
Last recorded92,803 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 WZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,803 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 92,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 92,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 89,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,079 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearide (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 70,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearide (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,314 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 65,313 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,666 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,516 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 39,515 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 38,993 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,569 miles

both front brake disc lipped

both front tyres age cracking

both rear tyres age cracking

nearside front tyrew wearing on edge

rear brake disc lipped

Pass 6 Dec 2012 25,795 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 25,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WZK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WZK, 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 WZK registered?

KM59 WZK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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The MOT history for KM59 WZK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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