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KV59 YMJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,299 mi
Last recorded206,299 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 206,299 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2026 206,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 205,413 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 205,413 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 203,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 200,858 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 196,529 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 193,347 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 189,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (x3) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 188,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.4 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (x3) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2019 182,127 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2019 182,127 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 174,416 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 164,623 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 151,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edgers (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at top of screen (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 127,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' at top of screen (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2013 78,459 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,530 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions too clean for smoke meter to pick up

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 YMJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

KV59 YMJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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