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KS58 HWU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,764 mi
Last recorded127,764 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 HWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 127,764 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,664 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 116,664 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 107,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower joints on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 107,025 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower joints on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,575 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,823 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is 1.6mm on the limit advise change tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is 1.6mm on the limit advise change tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,986 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 28 Jan 2014 53,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,154 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,978 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 HWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

KS58 HWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is KS58 HWU safe to buy?

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