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KN59 AKK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,385 mi
Last recorded187,385 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 187,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 173,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 173,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 162,330 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 132,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear cross pipes around clip, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,868 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm inner bushes slightly worn, bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 110,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has couple of cuts, but one of them a long a ply showing in it 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm inner bushes slightly worn, bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 94,573 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,030 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,942 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 73,942 miles

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,982 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 62,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,572 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,208 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,587 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 AKK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AKK, 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 AKK registered?

KN59 AKK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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