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KP59 DXC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,266 mi
Last recorded147,266 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 DXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 147,266 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 127,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,474 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2024 113,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2023 110,349 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 98,852 miles

Rear disc lipped both rear

Fail 24 Dec 2021 98,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pads slightly lipped (both rear)

Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,478 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,335 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 60,743 miles

Auxiliary pulleys noisy.

Fail 1 Dec 2017 60,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Auxiliary pulleys noisy.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn sidewall lightly cracking

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn sidewall lightly cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2015 48,753 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil level on minimum

Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads slightly cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KP59 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

KP59 DXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is KP59 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP59 DXC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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