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KR59 LSO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,605 mi
Last recorded75,605 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 LSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,605 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 75,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front n/s outer tyre wall showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Fail 7 Oct 2023 67,521 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken front [BOTH] N/S O/S coil springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing front n/s wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front n/s outer tyre wall showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,536 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 63,300 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 54,707 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,363 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,203 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,232 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,886 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,812 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,555 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 LSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSO, 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 LSO registered?

KR59 LSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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