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KN59 YME

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,694 mi
Last recorded117,694 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 YME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 117,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,075 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 111,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,094 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 85,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,371 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,431 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,966 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 51,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,029 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,209 miles

front tyres starting to perish and run out of shape

Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,407 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,747 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 YME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YME, 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 YME registered?

KN59 YME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is KN59 YME safe to buy?

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