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KN59 WGC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,569 mi
Last recorded195,569 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 WGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 195,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 193,865 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 190,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 190,837 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 188,229 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 186,732 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 183,859 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 170,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged and splitting open inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 1.6 to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 1.6 to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

undertray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 147,570 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2018 147,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Nearside Front tyre damage to inner sidewall no ply or cords visible

Pass 13 Jun 2017 119,821 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jun 2017 119,821 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,301 miles

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

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

engine shields and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,183 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 67,183 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,780 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 43,780 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,197 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,644 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 WGC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

KN59 WGC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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