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KT59 VZS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,398 mi
Last recorded101,398 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 VZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 101,398 miles

OIL LEAK

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 101,017 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 98,616 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,001 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2021 95,503 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,280 miles

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

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

under tray fitted all over

Fail 22 Sep 2020 92,280 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under tray fitted all over

Fail 12 Jun 2020 92,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted all over

Pass 27 Jul 2019 84,341 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2019 84,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,088 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,559 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,261 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,747 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 52,747 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,967 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 VZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

KT59 VZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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The MOT history for KT59 VZS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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