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KN59 OFM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,985 mi
Last recorded99,985 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 99,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2022 99,377 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,957 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,950 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 81,944 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped/worn/outer and inner face corrosion over almost 50% of surface area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 76,337 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 64,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,355 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,683 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 33,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,433 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 19,027 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts in sidewall

o/s/f tyre has slight cuts in sidewall

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 OFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

KN59 OFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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