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KU59 MGY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,049 mi
Last recorded116,049 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 116,049 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 116,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 112,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 100,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,096 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,785 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,958 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 83,955 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion n/s rear brake pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,540 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 7 Sep 2016 67,177 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,908 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,433 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 MGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU59 MGY registered?

KU59 MGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is KU59 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU59 MGY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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