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KR59 ENU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,363 mi
Last recorded122,363 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 ENU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 122,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 122,363 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 119,008 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 119,006 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 115,844 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 115,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,607 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 112,069 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 112,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 108,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 98,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,823 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 93,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F Tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,055 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 30,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 ENU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ENU, 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 ENU registered?

KR59 ENU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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