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KR59 RXZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,514 mi
Last recorded129,514 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 129,514 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 129,514 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 124,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( Both N/S and O/S ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,263 miles

( Hand Brake Release Handle Damaged )

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear ( Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure )

Fail 27 Mar 2023 109,263 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

( Hand Brake Release Handle Damaged )

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear ( Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure )

Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,407 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 103,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,350 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 98,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,614 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,985 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 88,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,163 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 72,458 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,072 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges but tread 3.5mm at measurable points

Fail 8 Dec 2014 62,072 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges but tread 3.5mm at measurable points

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge but 4mm at measurable points

Fail 2 Dec 2013 50,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge but 4mm at measurable points

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,770 miles

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

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 RXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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