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KM59 XPD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,117 mi
Last recorded116,117 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 XPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 116,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 116,117 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 109,870 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 109,866 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 105,887 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 24 Oct 2024 105,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 26 Oct 2023 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

surface corrosion to parts of rear sub-frame

Fail 23 Oct 2023 94,302 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Seat belt missing rear centre not found (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

parking brake travel close to limit

surface corrosion to parts of rear sub-frame

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,793 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 84,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,655 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 73,652 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,869 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 59,858 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 53,045 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 49,231 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 49,231 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,928 miles

minor chips in screen

Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,270 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 33,755 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 27,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 27,741 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,762 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 20,183 miles

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 XPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XPD, 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 XPD registered?

KM59 XPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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