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KS58 WHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,000 mi
Last recorded159,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 159,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 157,093 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 157,092 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 149,404 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 141,953 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 141,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 120,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to rear bumper

engine management light illuminated

glow plug light on

key sticking in ignition

nearside rear tyre has a nail and the tyre is leaking air

offside front tyre low on the ineer and outer edges

offside front wheel arch cover and bumper are loose

slight damage to nearside rear alloy wheel

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 12 Feb 2015 120,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to rear bumper

engine management light illuminated

glow plug light on

key sticking in ignition

nearside rear tyre has a nail and the tyre is leaking air

offside front tyre low on the ineer and outer edges

offside front wheel arch cover and bumper are loose

slight damage to nearside rear alloy wheel

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 5 Feb 2014 103,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 103,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,590 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 85,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,209 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 WHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ registered?

KS58 WHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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