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KU59 FCP

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,757 mi
Last recorded122,757 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 FCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 122,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 122,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,009 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 110,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,906 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 99,673 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 94,125 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,946 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 62,218 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 62,218 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,561 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,784 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 36,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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KU59 FCP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU59 FCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU59 FCP registered?

KU59 FCP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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