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KN59 WDZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

174,927 mi
Last recorded174,927 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 WDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 174,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 164,745 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle covers

Pass 13 Apr 2024 154,282 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered

Pass 15 Apr 2023 146,813 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 26 Feb 2022 136,790 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 131,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,937 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,028 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,452 miles

advise damage to screen

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise damage to screen

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,298 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 59,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,928 miles

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 WDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

KN59 WDZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for KN59 WDZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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