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KN59 DWP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,461 mi
Last recorded161,461 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 161,461 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 158,826 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 144,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 138,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 127,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 121,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,789 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 96,750 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,820 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,588 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,586 miles

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

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

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

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 DWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol 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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

KN59 DWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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