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KU59 GOX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,335 mi
Last recorded142,335 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 GOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 142,335 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 142,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 132,531 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 132,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 121,593 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 119,036 miles

Central exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2020 119,036 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 113,845 miles

Engine tray got traces of oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the suspension leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 113,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine tray got traces of oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the suspension leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,271 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 102,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,560 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 71,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,021 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 GOX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

KU59 GOX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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