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KN59 XME

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,830 mi
Last recorded105,830 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 XME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 105,830 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 105,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,562 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 82,030 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 82,026 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Missing (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,740 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 63,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,573 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,106 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 51,099 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 XME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

KN59 XME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is KN59 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 XME shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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