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KV59 WRU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,993 mi
Last recorded153,993 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 WRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 153,993 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

oil and coolant leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2024 147,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 143,379 miles

front tyres worn on edges

small oil leaks!

Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,476 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 139,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,923 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 130,120 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,986 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 125,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 120,087 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 120,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,391 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 115,389 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side mirror indicator repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 110,765 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 110,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,235 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 92,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV59 WRU?

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What year was KV59 WRU registered?

KV59 WRU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is KV59 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV59 WRU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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