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KR59 PTX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,683 mi
Last recorded113,683 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 PTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 113,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 113,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HID Kit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Middle Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Middle Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,946 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,079 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,085 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 80,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,799 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 18 Sep 2018 76,796 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,942 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 63,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,475 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all items

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,045 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,248 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 PTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

KR59 PTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is KR59 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 PTX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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