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KV59 LFN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,328 mi
Last recorded146,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 LFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 146,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear pipes [near to joins with flexy pipes] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 146,290 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lens cracked / main mounting points damaged / loose (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear pipes [near to joins with flexy pipes] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 138,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 130,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jun 2023 130,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2022 120,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and ridged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f front frontmost lower control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear brake discs worn and ridged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 111,340 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 103,089 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 93,670 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,093 miles

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

both rear tyres on approx 3mm

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,776 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,720 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,005 miles

digs in nearside front tyre wall

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,060 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 37,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nsf side and osr brake light.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,403 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 30,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

KV59 LFN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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