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KR58 VLU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,826 mi
Last recorded151,826 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 VLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 151,826 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 151,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 138,547 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 131,546 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damage

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 131,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 125,055 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,760 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 109,906 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,740 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has multiple damage on outer sidewall

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 104,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre has multiple damage on outer sidewall

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,082 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,489 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 43,489 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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KR58 VLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KR58 VLU, 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 KR58 VLU registered?

KR58 VLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 2009.

Is KR58 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 VLU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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