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KS58 GJY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 GJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 139,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518, also cracked and perish, Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518, also cracked and perish, Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 139,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518, also cracked and perish, Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518, also cracked and perish, Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 136,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 134,024 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 130,720 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 130,717 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 126,913 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 118,873 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges 225/40x18

Pass 8 Feb 2019 106,100 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 106,100 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f inner edge 225/470x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,321 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 88,320 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,447 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,347 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 63,347 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,860 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,311 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,330 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 GJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 KS58 GJY, 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 KS58 GJY registered?

KS58 GJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2009.

Is KS58 GJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS58 GJY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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