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KN59 CLX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,030 mi
Last recorded187,030 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 187,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 141,927 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 141,927 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 123,221 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 123,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 102,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,220 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2018 85,217 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,754 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 25,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,858 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 CLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CLX, 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 CLX registered?

KN59 CLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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The MOT history for KN59 CLX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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