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KN59 EDU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

281,093 mi
Last recorded281,093 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 EDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 281,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 170,832 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 165,128 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 159,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 154,300 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 142,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 142,882 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 130,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,734 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,687 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR MESSAGE ON.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CUTS TO BOTH FRONT TYRES.

Coolant leak FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WEAR (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front UNDERSEAT WIRING BRACKET SIGNS OF DAMAGE.

Nearside Rear TYRE CUTS.

Offside HEADLAMP MOUNTING DAMAGE.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 81,687 miles

Fuel system component leaking ENGINE AREA. (7.2.3)

BRAKE PAD WEAR MESSAGE ON.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CUTS TO BOTH FRONT TYRES.

Coolant leak FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WEAR (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front UNDERSEAT WIRING BRACKET SIGNS OF DAMAGE.

Nearside Rear TYRE CUTS.

Offside HEADLAMP MOUNTING DAMAGE.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,100 miles

ADVISE DAMAGE TO O/S HEADLAMP MOUNTING

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

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

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED/SLIGHT CRACKS.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,339 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 33,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,426 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 25,521 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,521 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 EDU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EDU, 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 EDU registered?

KN59 EDU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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