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KN59 OEF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,869 mi
Last recorded105,869 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 OEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 105,869 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 105,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 102,497 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 96,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 81,423 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 76,078 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 76,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 73,229 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 68,653 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,864 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jun 2015 57,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,669 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,669 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,123 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 44,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 31,672 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,672 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 OEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

KN59 OEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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The MOT history for KN59 OEF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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