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KV59 LFP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,079 mi
Last recorded190,079 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 190,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 190,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 181,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 168,435 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorted

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge (225/45r17)

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 168,435 miles

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

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorted

Nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge (225/45r17)

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 154,364 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 145,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges 2254517

Pass 9 Jun 2014 127,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 111,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 111,077 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,348 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 LFP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

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

Is KV59 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 LFP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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