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KT59 VRX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 VRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 74,140 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,374 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2023 61,829 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 61,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,825 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 52,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,484 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY WITH STANDING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (prs) at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2019 48,580 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT PITTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre down on pressure

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,473 miles

mileage was in km last year

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,695 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 39,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,410 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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KT59 VRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

KT59 VRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is KT59 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT59 VRX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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