MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
sill covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from camcover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in engine from injectors (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking from injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear no measurable emissions at tail pipe
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear no measurable emissions at tail pipe
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear no measurable emmissions from tail pipe
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear no measurable emmissions from tail pipe
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KN59 YLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YLY, 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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KN59 YLY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.
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