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KN59 YVD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,651 mi
Last recorded145,651 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 YVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 145,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 132,899 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 132,898 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Under plastic cover along inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,901 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 123,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 110,075 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,232 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,939 miles

Front wiper blades smear windscreen

Rear brake pipes as they go under the nearside rear undertray corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,169 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front seat belt webbing has slight damage

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,989 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Surface corrosion to nearside rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Oct 2016 78,989 miles

Emissions too clean to measure a reading

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Surface corrosion to nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,018 miles

Internal light adjuster moved prior to the lights being checked

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Oct 2015 76,018 miles

Internal light adjuster moved prior to the lights being checked

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 73,122 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,122 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,038 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,823 miles

engine to clean for any smoke test results

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 YVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD registered?

KN59 YVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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The MOT history for KN59 YVD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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