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KS58 HVT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,559 mi
Last recorded68,559 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 68,559 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 68,555 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2025 63,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under covers

Fail 4 Jun 2025 63,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear And off side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under covers

Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,323 miles

under covers

Fail 4 Jun 2024 59,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear And off side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under covers

Pass 13 Jun 2023 57,393 miles

Under covers

Fail 12 Jun 2023 57,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear And off side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under covers

Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,135 miles

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

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

Under covers

Fail 26 Apr 2022 54,133 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under covers

Pass 24 Apr 2021 51,531 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2020 48,911 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 48,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Dip Beam off (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction 40 mm (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Boc Inscure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And off side rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2019 44,694 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 44,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and near side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And off side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,776 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,099 miles

Under covers Fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,914 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 20,208 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,799 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,830 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 HVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

KS58 HVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is KS58 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS58 HVT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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