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KV59 LJU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,774 mi
Last recorded37,774 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 LJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2026 37,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 35,770 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 34,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 32,587 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 30,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,899 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 26,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 24,174 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 22,605 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,789 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 13,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,825 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 LJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

KV59 LJU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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