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KN59 CWY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,647 mi
Last recorded147,647 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 CWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 147,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 139,815 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 128,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 119,282 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 111,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 102,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 95,777 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,313 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 23,444 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 CWY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN59 CWY registered?

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

Is KN59 CWY safe to buy?

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