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KS58 GJX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,421 mi
Last recorded154,421 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 GJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2023 154,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 252,683 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 235,476 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 123,603 miles

underside wet and covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 110,493 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2018 92,558 miles

under body tray fitted obscuring the view components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 78,236 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 78,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 52,750 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 52,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 32,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 32,339 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 32,250 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 20,128 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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KS58 GJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS58 GJX, 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 KS58 GJX registered?

KS58 GJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2009.

Is KS58 GJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS58 GJX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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