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KM59 XAN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,075 mi
Last recorded167,075 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 167,075 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

washer jets weak

Fail 7 Apr 2026 167,075 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

washer jets weak

Pass 12 Mar 2025 161,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet weak

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

parking brake travel

Fail 12 Mar 2025 161,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet weak

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

parking brake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2024 150,524 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 141,242 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 141,242 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 132,961 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Light intensity slightly reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 127,393 miles

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

Hand brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (195/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 118,968 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 104,134 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 104,134 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Off side and near side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 94,015 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,755 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,145 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 59,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2013 59,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XAN 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 73.7%.

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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

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

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