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KU59 MDY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,888 mi
Last recorded139,888 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 MDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 139,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 130,871 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 130,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 123,867 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 123,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 118,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,346 miles

Front Both tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 108,346 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Both tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 100,796 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 100,795 miles

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

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

several clips corroded & missing on heat shields / under trays

Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,840 miles

Metal sump on auto gearbox in poor condition - corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Metal sump on auto gearbox in poor condition - corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,847 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 88,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 88,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted at outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear heatshield loose

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,672 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

Underbody cover/Trays Fitted restricting inspection

Fail 11 Oct 2017 81,672 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Underbody cover/Trays Fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2016 77,448 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 77,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 71,693 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 47,773 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2012 30,959 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,635 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 MDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

KU59 MDY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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