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KR59 KWB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,175 mi
Last recorded208,175 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 KWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 208,175 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 208,175 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 191,778 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 191,778 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 169,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 147,254 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 147,254 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 111,518 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 109,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear sub-frame slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chip in screen minor

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 89,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 78,565 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also thin on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wing and bumper damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2015 61,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,834 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 21,542 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 KWB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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