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KN59 YXB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,350 mi
Last recorded188,350 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 188,350 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 181,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 173,499 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2023 173,499 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 165,934 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 156,654 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2021 156,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 150,782 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 139,821 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 24 Apr 2019 139,820 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken on flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

parking brake cable mounting broken

Pass 15 Feb 2018 131,938 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 126,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,385 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 YXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

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

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