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KN59 LMO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,526 mi
Last recorded161,526 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 LMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 161,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (brake reaction)bushes perished slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips to scren (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil misted all over under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 157,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 153,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 150,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 146,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly perished

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 146,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam weak (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front brake hose slightly perished

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 143,498 miles

Offside head lamp pattern slightly weak

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 143,492 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside head lamp pattern slightly weak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 140,628 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 135,750 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 135,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 128,577 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,676 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 115,505 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Handbrake readings only just meet limit 16%

Pass 16 Oct 2015 104,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,952 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 99,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 94,237 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 94,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,468 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 LMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LMO, 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 LMO registered?

KN59 LMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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