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KR59 XCX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,168 mi
Last recorded109,168 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 XCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 109,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 108,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 103,747 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 103,744 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side very noisey when operated (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,069 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,467 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated os and ns links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front outer pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,778 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 87,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT / COMPLIANCE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,887 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 80,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OS AND NS REAR PIPES AT JOIN OF BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,724 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 67,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 61,794 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 50,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle Engine Overheating[lossing water].

Fail 9 Jul 2014 26,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle Engine Overheating[lossing water].

Pass 3 Feb 2014 26,584 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,642 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,404 miles

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 XCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR59 XCX registered?

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

Is KR59 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 XCX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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