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KV59 LKA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,314 mi
Last recorded154,314 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 154,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 142,641 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning UPPER LAMP INOP (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 135,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 128,747 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 128,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 122,163 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM In The Centre Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM In The Centre Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 115,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking Leaking From The Bleed Screw (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM In The Centre Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM In The Centre Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,073 miles

Auxiliary belt fraying

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,862 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 105,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,789 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 May 2018 97,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 88,645 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,174 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 54,021 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 54,021 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,769 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 LKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc 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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

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

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