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KR59 XCH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,496 mi
Last recorded99,496 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 XCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 99,496 miles

Nearside Front accidental damaged

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 99,365 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front accidental damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2024 82,652 miles

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 Measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,586 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Under body covered in underseal.

Fail 22 Nov 2023 72,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Under body covered in underseal.

Pass 19 Nov 2022 57,141 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 44,850 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,635 miles

Near side front outer side light not working

Off side wiper blade sears the screen

Fail 29 Jun 2018 35,563 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,160 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 32,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,292 miles

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

play in inner steering joints

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 XCH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

KR59 XCH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is KR59 XCH safe to buy?

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