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KR59 RYU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,003 mi
Last recorded135,003 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 135,003 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 134,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 131,663 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 127,713 miles

Front tyres slight wear on edges

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

hand brake low effort

Pass 15 Oct 2021 125,129 miles

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

Park efficiency only just met

Fail 15 Oct 2021 125,129 miles

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

Park efficiency only just met

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions X2 (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 122,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,092 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 113,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 106,539 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,876 miles

Both rear tyres wearing in centre of treads

Pass 16 Nov 2015 78,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,643 miles

One fixing missing from rear registration plate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 63,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

One fixing missing from rear registration plate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,239 miles

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

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 RYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

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

Is KR59 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 RYU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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