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KN59 DXE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,319 mi
Last recorded55,319 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 55,319 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2026 55,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 53,179 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 51,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 50,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 49,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,745 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,726 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,849 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing, 2010 age code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 44,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing, 2010 age code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,621 miles

both nearside tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,154 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,710 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 36,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,229 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,117 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,566 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 DXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

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

Is KN59 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 DXE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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