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KR59 FOA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,973 mi
Last recorded198,973 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 FOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 198,973 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 198,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 171,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and NSR Main greased (1.1.11 (c))

osf tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 5 Feb 2021 171,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR Main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and NSR Main greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 154,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and Mains at rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 154,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts and Mains at rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 128,483 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 105,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,558 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,954 miles

Front brake application uneven

Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,275 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 23,075 miles

near side front tyre has cut on side wall

offside rear tyre has cut on side wall

Fail 11 Dec 2013 23,074 miles

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

near side front tyre has cut on side wall

offside rear tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,153 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 FOA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

KR59 FOA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is KR59 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 FOA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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