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KP59 DVR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,461 mi
Last recorded83,461 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 DVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear although meeting requirements nearside rear park brake effort is lower than expected

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 83,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear although meeting requirements nearside rear park brake effort is lower than expected

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 72,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,312 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 71,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,552 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 111,551 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,354 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 63,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,398 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 61,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,436 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 52,331 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,818 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,566 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 40,561 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 29,549 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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KP59 DVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KP59 DVR, 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 KP59 DVR registered?

KP59 DVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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