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KR59 WKS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,642 mi
Last recorded150,642 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 WKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 150,642 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 143,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 138,378 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

movement in the exhaust middle joint

Pass 17 Mar 2023 132,467 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

movement in the exhaust middle joint

Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,712 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake pipes are corroded

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

movement in the exhaust middle joint

Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

engine and vehicle under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 28 Mar 2020 117,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 117,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 15 Dec 2018 104,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 104,798 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 94,400 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,071 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 WKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

KR59 WKS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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