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KU59 GOK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,331 mi
Last recorded125,331 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 GOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 125,331 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dims when indicator flashes (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 125,330 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dims when indicator flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 115,902 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 113,678 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 108,670 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,218 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 92,218 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 91,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,630 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,790 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,346 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 57,169 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 19 Sep 2014 49,918 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,253 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,901 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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KU59 GOK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 KU59 GOK, 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 KU59 GOK registered?

KU59 GOK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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