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KV59 LFG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,928 mi
Last recorded167,928 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 LFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 167,928 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 154,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.89 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp damage

engine oil leak

engine oil low

Fail 18 Dec 2021 154,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.89 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp damage

engine oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 24 Nov 2020 138,768 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 131,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 131,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 120,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 109,835 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 109,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has damage present in various locations (4.1.D.1,a)

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6.B.2,c)

Nearside Rear park brake effort does not immediately reduce when required, indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B,1)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1.D.1,e)

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded (3.6.B.2,c)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly (4.1.E,1)

The exhaust emissions measured at the tail pipe are too low to produce a reading for a printout (7.4.B.3,a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,795 miles

No emissions prinout was possible due to the low level of smoke emitted

The front brake pads are getting low

The handbrake has only just met the minimum level to pass the MOT test

The rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 15 May 2015 91,622 miles

(7.4B.3a)This vehicle having been examined in accordance with the above regulations,at the time the examination was carried out,did meet the emissions test limit,but did not produce a printout due to low emissions

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 30 May 2014 83,745 miles

(1.8B.2)The headlamps horizontal images were too low when the beam aim control was set at position III

(1.9.4)The 13 pin electrical socket operation has the Fog lamp LED illuminated without the lamp being operated,and when the indicator is operated the lamp indicates it may be working correctly by pulsing on and off but does not extinguish as expected

(1.9.4)The 13 pin electrical socket operation has the Fog lamp LED illuminated without the lamp being operated,but then when operated the lamp indicates it may be working correctly

(1.9.4)The 13 pin electrical socket operation has the left and right indicator LED's illuminated without the indicators being operated,but then when operated they also flash indicating they may be working correctly

(2.5A.3c)The offside front wheel bearings have slight free play,wear present

(2d)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items left within the vehicle must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a Test Station for an inspection to be carried out

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread has a cut present less than 25mm, but not exposing cords or ply at the time of the inspection

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged but not exposing cords or ply at the time of the inspection

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.47mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.51mm

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,151 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 72,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 LFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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