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KU59 NTO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,175 mi
Last recorded167,175 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 NTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 167,175 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 167,148 miles

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2024 160,836 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 160,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 145,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked / perished heavily (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 143,642 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 139,049 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 134,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,539 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 121,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 119,476 miles

Offside Front Steering rack arm has play

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 11 Oct 2018 119,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack arm has play

Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,479 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,863 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,597 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 77,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,258 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 45,386 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 NTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NTO, 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 NTO registered?

KU59 NTO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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