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KV59 SWX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,659 mi
Last recorded73,659 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 73,659 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 72,377 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 72,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 70,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 67,853 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,687 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,841 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at floor going up inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 55,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at floor going up inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,022 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre slight worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Oct 2017 51,021 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre slight worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,758 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,019 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 25,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,855 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 SWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

KV59 SWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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The MOT history for KV59 SWX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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