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KP59 DXU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,302 mi
Last recorded150,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 DXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 150,302 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 150,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 13,952 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 129,500 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 114,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,both. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover starting to separate from retaining ring (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 114,371 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover starting to separate from retaining ring (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,381 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 91,247 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,822 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm left (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3mm left (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

near side front tyre is getting low on tread 2 to 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,580 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 60,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 49,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,655 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 29,374 miles

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 DXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

KP59 DXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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The MOT history for KP59 DXU 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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