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KN59 TMY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,322 mi
Last recorded142,322 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 TMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 142,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

full undertrays fitted preventing some components from full inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2025 142,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

full under trays and sill covers fitted preventing some components from full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2024 134,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,673 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,651 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 99,517 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 99,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 85,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 85,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 76,175 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn edges

Fail 17 May 2018 76,175 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn edges

Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,949 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,948 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured level sensor arm broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 50,774 miles

Nearside Rear NSR brake pipe coated in wax

Offside Rear Child seat fitted seat belt not checked

Offside Rear OSR brake pipe coated in wax

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,353 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 26,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,897 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)

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 TMY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

KN59 TMY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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The MOT history for KN59 TMY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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