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KR59 CFA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,577 mi
Last recorded92,577 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 CFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside 1/3 washers defective but still useable as a whole

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside 1/3 washers defective but still useable as a whole

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,754 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,300 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 82,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 77,643 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM WEAR BARS AND WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 77,643 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM WEAR BARS AND WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre size 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 71,766 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 71,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (FRONT ARM) O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,402 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 64,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 95% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 56,366 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 56,366 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 49,541 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 43,556 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,953 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,712 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,885 miles

slight wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,146 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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KR59 CFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KR59 CFA, 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 KR59 CFA registered?

KR59 CFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is KR59 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 CFA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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