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KN59 OEO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 OEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 94,453 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 92,925 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar bush perishing/coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking, tread depth on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

rear sub frame mountings corroding.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 24 May 2025 92,925 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing brake calliper spring/locking device missing. (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tyre bar bush come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected o/s front calliper bleed nipple leaking. (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall, chunk out of side wall showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar bush perishing/coming unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose rattling.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, front suspension arm bushes coming unbonding and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking, tread depth on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

rear sub frame mountings corroding.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 25 May 2024 89,531 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly, handbrake shoes. (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 25 May 2024 89,531 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly, handbrake shoes. (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 14 May 2021 89,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,407 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,911 miles

Nearside Front uneven wear on tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,275 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 60,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,066 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 39,316 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

service brake fluid level low

Fail 30 Dec 2013 39,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

service brake fluid level low

Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,424 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 OEO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OEO, 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 OEO registered?

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

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