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KT59 UPH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,859 mi
Last recorded239,859 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 UPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 239,859 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 235,014 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip And Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 235,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip And Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 233,490 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 233,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front swivel arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 229,298 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 229,296 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 225,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 218,470 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 218,470 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 217,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 207,274 miles

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

both front fog lamps damaged and not working

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 188,679 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 161,194 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 161,194 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 126,132 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 125,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,675 miles

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

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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KT59 UPH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KT59 UPH, 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 KT59 UPH registered?

KT59 UPH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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