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KT59 VCA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,853 mi
Last recorded164,853 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 164,853 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 161,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 159,437 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 155,138 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 152,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2020 148,250 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 145,079 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 134,763 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 134,763 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside rear brake pads below 1.5mm (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,152 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 119,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer sidewall cut and inner and outer void (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer void (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sidewall cut

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

exhaust centre section clamp insecure/corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 87,227 miles

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,712 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning on dash

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 VCA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

KT59 VCA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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