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KN59 OEU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,978 mi
Last recorded140,978 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 OEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 140,978 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen Has Chips

Fail 28 Jul 2026 140,978 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen Has Chips

Pass 10 Jul 2025 136,846 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 136,839 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Rear both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Near/side Mirror Cracked

Pass 11 May 2024 133,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,181 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 124,443 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine rough running/lacking power

Fail 6 Jan 2022 124,443 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine rough running/lacking power

Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,779 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 115,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 115,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 109,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,109 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,513 miles

offside rear tyre tread close to wear indicators

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,796 miles

wear lip on front brake discs

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 OEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

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

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