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KN59 OCZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,150 mi
Last recorded127,150 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 OCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 127,150 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 126,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 82,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

No rear seats and seat belts fitted

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

Fail 8 May 2017 82,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

No rear seats and seat belts fitted

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,486 miles

Engine MIL illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

N/S/F wheel inner rim has been repaired

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

Rear tyres tread depth getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,999 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 59,999 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,703 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 OCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ registered?

KN59 OCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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