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KR59 DHC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,427 mi
Last recorded113,427 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 DHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 113,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 105,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 102,625 miles

Front fog lamp glass damage/cracked

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,382 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp glass damage/cracked

Rear bumper has a slight damage

Fail 15 Aug 2022 99,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers defective (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp glass damage/cracked

Rear bumper has a slight damage

Pass 7 Sep 2021 95,382 miles

Offside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Rear bumper has a slight damage

Fail 7 Sep 2021 95,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (rear facing ) ball joint bush worn +excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Offside Rear tyre has a large nail

Rear bumper has a slight damage

Pass 22 Aug 2020 91,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has a cut

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

under body and end covers fit restricted view

Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake light not working. back light working

under body and end covers fit restricted view

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,004 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,676 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,616 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner side

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 DHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KR59 DHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR59 DHC registered?

KR59 DHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is KR59 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 DHC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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