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KN59 UAM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,803 mi
Last recorded82,803 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 82,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 78,937 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 74,123 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 68,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,310 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 62,655 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,710 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,972 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,215 miles

advise off side front tyre wearing unevenly,low and perishing [on legal limits]

Fail 7 Jun 2016 51,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise off side front tyre wearing unevenly,low and perishing [on legal limits]

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 36,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,097 miles

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

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 UAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN59 UAM registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN59 UAM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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