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KR59 PPF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,252 mi
Last recorded142,252 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 PPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 142,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 139,838 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 136,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 130,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,564 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 123,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,495 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 114,495 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,273 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 106,272 miles

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

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

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

advise front inner brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,171 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre nail in tread.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,348 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 91,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise remaining brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2016 87,827 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 75,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,054 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 56,406 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 44,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 44,134 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 PPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PPF, 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 PPF registered?

KR59 PPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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