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KR59 ENV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,838 mi
Last recorded169,838 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 ENV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 169,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened possibly wrong coil spring fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (should replace) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole cut should replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential and engine oil leak from back of the engine (under tray fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded in palaces

Fail 16 Nov 2024 169,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened possibly wrong coil spring fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (should replace) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin hole cut should replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential and engine oil leak from back of the engine (under tray fitted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded in palaces

Pass 19 Sep 2023 146,202 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,734 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe around arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 141,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe around arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 130,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,139 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 114,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 106,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 100,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,250 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,215 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,099 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 ENV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

KR59 ENV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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