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KN59 YSD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,335 mi
Last recorded192,335 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 YSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 192,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 187,754 miles

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

front flexi damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2024 182,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 182,099 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 175,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 169,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 163,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 155,315 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 149,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 136,476 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 122,475 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 122,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,545 miles

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs worn (3.5.1g)

wipers smearing the screen

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 92,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 22,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,947 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 YSD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel 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 YSD, 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 YSD registered?

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

Is KN59 YSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN59 YSD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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