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KV59 FHE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,915 mi
Last recorded152,915 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 152,915 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 149,991 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 146,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

very low emissions no readings

Fail 11 Feb 2020 146,204 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (fore) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

very low emissions no readings

Pass 19 Feb 2019 136,691 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2018 130,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2017 124,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 91,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 91,203 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,769 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres at wear bars

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 FHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

KV59 FHE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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