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KM59 XAK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,208 mi
Last recorded103,208 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 103,208 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 102,828 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,493 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 85,708 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 85,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear also n/s/rear in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,992 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,725 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 75,724 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 74,302 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 68,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and has been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2019 68,905 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured damaged on inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 62,731 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around walls 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,067 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front inner tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,148 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 50,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2015 44,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2015 44,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,088 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,432 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 XAK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

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

Is KM59 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM59 XAK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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