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KN59 XSL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,065 mi
Last recorded147,065 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 147,065 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 139,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2025 139,241 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2024 133,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 133,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 122,790 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 122,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,347 miles

Nearside Front wheel has welding repair to inner rim

Pass 12 Aug 2021 97,670 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,143 miles

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

Front both front tyres are tearing tread

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe across rear axle from nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres fitted to vehicle are winter tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 49,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner face (3.5.1i)

all valve stems slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,317 miles

Nearside Rear some corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear soe corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,279 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,697 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT..SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 22,364 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 XSL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

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

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