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KT59 WFP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,883 mi
Last recorded93,883 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 WFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 93,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,988 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 85,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 83,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 83,419 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damage and has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

run flat warning message on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2019 72,908 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 72,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,246 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,969 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 54,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,009 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 47,008 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,865 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 38,865 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 33,841 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 29 Jul 2013 24,375 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,825 miles

front brake discs showing wear lips

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 WFP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT59 WFP registered?

KT59 WFP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is KT59 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT59 WFP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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