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KV59 WLP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,998 mi
Last recorded147,998 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 147,998 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 147,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 145,555 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides need replacement on next brake pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 145,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides need replacement on next brake pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 141,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 139,419 miles

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))

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2021 214,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Goodyear EAGLE size:245/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Goodyear EAGLE size:245/40/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 214,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Fore most arm, by fuel tank, marked in yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Fore most arm, by fuel tank, marked in yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb seated incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread area, date of manufacture is 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread area, date of manufacture is 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 214,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe over rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 124,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 110,027 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut close to cords 245/4017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords 245/4017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,809 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,560 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,619 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,976 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,052 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 WLP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

KV59 WLP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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