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KV59 DRZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,923 mi
Last recorded67,923 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 DRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 67,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just started to corrode before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material started to corrode just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material started to corrode just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2026 67,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just started to corrode before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material started to corrode just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material started to corrode just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 67,096 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material started to corrode just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 May 2025 67,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material started to corrode just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2024 65,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 64,195 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 62,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 60,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 59,949 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,706 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,658 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 51,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,679 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,804 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 24,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,916 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 22,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV59 DRZ, 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

How do I check the history of KV59 DRZ?

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What year was KV59 DRZ registered?

KV59 DRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is KV59 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 DRZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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