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KV59 DPX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,575 mi
Last recorded133,575 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 DPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 133,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 133,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 124,902 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 124,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 117,336 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2023 111,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 106,336 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 106,331 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 101,144 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,724 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,590 miles

Offside Front wheel rim outer bent

Pass 6 Nov 2018 85,734 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,732 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,266 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 36,877 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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KV59 DPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KV59 DPX, 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 KV59 DPX registered?

KV59 DPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is KV59 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 DPX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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