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KN59 AJV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,376 mi
Last recorded106,376 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 AJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 106,376 miles

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))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive belly pan soaked in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Aug 2025 100,616 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 100,616 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 97,140 miles

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2024 97,140 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,917 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,177 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 79,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 67,584 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 61,798 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,548 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,304 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,096 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,842 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,711 miles

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

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 AJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJV, 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 AJV registered?

KN59 AJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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The MOT history for KN59 AJV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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