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KN59 AGU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,763 mi
Last recorded119,763 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 AGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 119,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 111,793 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,589 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 106,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,412 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 102,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 102,393 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 102,374 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Front tyre outer wall minor damage

Fail 24 Oct 2017 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall bad damage (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer wall minor damage

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 22 Oct 2016 81,739 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,571 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail.

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,691 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,519 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,879 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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KN59 AGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN59 AGU, 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 KN59 AGU registered?

KN59 AGU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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The MOT history for KN59 AGU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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