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KN59 XAP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,832 mi
Last recorded98,832 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 XAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 98,832 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 94,758 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 89,518 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 89,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 83,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 80,260 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR&OSR rigid brake pipe corroded next to the coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 77,340 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 77,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Motor buzzing but no movement on the lamp. (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF brake disc worn and very lipped on both face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF&OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR&OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,741 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2020 73,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 70,745 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 70,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall scuffed

both front tyres inner/outer edge wear

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,187 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,805 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 23,210 miles

Nearside front tyre start to crack at outer tread and worn at inner shoulder

Offside front tyre start to crack at outer tread

Pass 7 Nov 2013 18,277 miles

both front tyres start to crack

Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,951 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 13,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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 XAP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

KN59 XAP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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