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KN59 DVV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,396 mi
Last recorded103,396 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 103,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 98,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 92,256 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 90,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 86,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 79,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 72,690 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2017 63,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 55,575 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,432 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2014 37,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 26,793 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 21,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 21,195 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 DVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

KN59 DVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is KN59 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 DVV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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