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KR59 LPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,131 mi
Last recorded180,131 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 LPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 180,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 173,368 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 173,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jul 2024 171,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 161,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 ( if this is below on retest it will fail) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis unable to carry out full inspection due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 ( if this is below on retest it will fail) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

gear knob missing

Fail 24 Jul 2023 161,710 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded by suspension arm fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 ( if this is below on retest it will fail) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on chassis unable to carry out full inspection due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 ( if this is below on retest it will fail) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

gear knob missing

Pass 6 Jul 2022 149,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 139,117 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 127,209 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 127,209 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 117,138 miles

exhaust flexible deteriorated

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,664 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 109,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 102,890 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,281 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some component in engine by

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some component on underside

Pass 4 Dec 2014 87,023 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 86,794 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,775 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

KR59 LPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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