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KV59 KTE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,753 mi
Last recorded131,753 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 131,753 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2026 131,696 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2025 125,670 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2024 121,890 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seat belts and buckles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 121,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seat belts and buckles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,148 miles

Front Inner Brake pad wear should be kept under observation.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 116,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad wear should be kept under observation.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 111,126 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 111,124 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,876 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 104,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 98,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 98,291 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 93,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,620 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,714 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,748 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,645 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 KTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

KV59 KTE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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