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KN59 GXZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

246,777 mi
Last recorded246,777 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 GXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 246,777 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake drum noisy when rear wheel is rotated, further investigation advised!!

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 246,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear of main line pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint is broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking of engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front o/s and n/s day time running lights not working

Offside Rear Inner brake drum noisy when rear wheel is rotated, further investigation advised!!

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 233,163 miles

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

Offside Front METAL BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTY

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 233,163 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front METAL BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTY

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 206,583 miles

coolant leak poss pump

oil leak inter cooler pipe

Fail 27 Nov 2018 206,582 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested excess white smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

coolant leak poss pump

oil leak inter cooler pipe

Pass 12 Aug 2017 159,426 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 159,426 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S AND N/S (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 121,955 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear centre seat belt (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,533 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,443 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited inspection of sills due to trims fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2014 83,443 miles

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited inspection of sills due to trims fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2013 67,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has worn bald on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 67,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has worn bald on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,411 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

vairious small chips in windscreen

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 GXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

KN59 GXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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