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KN59 TSZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,706 mi
Last recorded169,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 TSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 169,706 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 169,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2021 167,127 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 167,125 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 159,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 244,660 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear @ end (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 244,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear @ end (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 141,649 miles

Both front brake discs badly scorred and grooved.

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

Fail 31 May 2018 141,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs badly scorred and grooved.

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 131,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen has small chips

Pass 6 May 2015 97,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 87,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,593 miles

slight sidewall damage to nsf tyre, also wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Nov 2013 82,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

slight sidewall damage to nsf tyre, also wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Nov 2012 64,747 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,747 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

KN59 TSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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