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KV59 DWZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,587 mi
Last recorded153,587 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 DWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 153,587 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 153,587 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 145,060 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 137,818 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 134,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 131,606 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 128,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Nearside front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 124,030 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 124,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 121,771 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 82,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,752 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,400 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,846 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 36,846 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,143 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,151 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,062 miles

offside front tyre outer wall perishing slightly.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,049 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside front tyre starting to wear outer wall.

Offside front and rear tyre starting to crack outer side.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KV59 DWZ, 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 KV59 DWZ registered?

KV59 DWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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The MOT history for KV59 DWZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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