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KR59 SEY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,197 mi
Last recorded201,197 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 201,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 189,617 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 176,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 167,852 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

offside front roll bar ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

offside parking brake has slightly low effort

Fail 7 Feb 2023 167,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

offside front roll bar ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

offside parking brake has slightly low effort

Pass 13 Jan 2022 157,936 miles

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

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

both rear service brake have slightly low effort

Fail 13 Jan 2022 157,936 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear service brake have slightly low effort

Pass 14 Jan 2021 147,135 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 138,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 125,614 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 125,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 99,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 99,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,115 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 87,115 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,918 miles

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 SEY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

KR59 SEY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is KR59 SEY safe to buy?

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