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KV59 GFY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,963 mi
Last recorded102,963 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 GFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 102,963 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Appears Leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around Mounting Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 102,911 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Appears Leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around Mounting Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,183 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Appears Leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around Mounting Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,737 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around Mounting Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 85,735 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around Mounting Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 77,435 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear @(n/s/r corner) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 75,792 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,444 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 60,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Wear Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 53,051 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 53,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Secondary Position Light Not Working

Pass 5 Nov 2018 43,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 37,504 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,595 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 33,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,672 miles

Offside Front Unevenly worn tyre wear low

Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,000 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,725 miles

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

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

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 GFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

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

Is KV59 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 GFY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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