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KU59 FDL

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,542 mi
Last recorded126,542 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 126,542 miles

bad oil leaks

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2025 126,541 miles

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

bad oil leaks

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 118,834 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 118,664 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 109,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and central ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 99,646 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

undershields fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2022 99,646 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested abandoned during test due to running issue (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at nearside (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

undershields fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 92,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,135 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,610 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,387 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,407 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,687 miles

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 FDL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

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

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