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KN59 BMZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,202 mi
Last recorded98,202 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 BMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2026 98,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 97,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides, marked with yellow chulk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge excesivley (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 91,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,623 miles

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

knock from steering

Fail 30 May 2023 88,623 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front, discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, some cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

knock from steering

Fail 23 May 2023 88,618 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 86,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 85,092 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 29 May 2020 83,222 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 83,218 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,226 miles

both rear tyres worn low

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,645 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,426 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,355 miles

brake pipes corroding

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Apr 2016 74,352 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,400 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,650 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,628 miles

advise n/s/r tyre has damage on outer side wall

Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,090 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage not to cords

N/S/R tyre has sidewall damage not to cords

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre has sidewall damage not to cords

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,090 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage not to cords

N/S/R tyre has sidewall damage not to cords

O/S/F tyre has sidewall damage not to cords

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 BMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?

KN59 BMZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is KN59 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 BMZ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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