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KX59 XGJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,420 mi
Last recorded169,420 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 169,420 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 169,415 miles

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 May 2023 162,060 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 162,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 154,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 147,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 144,363 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 135,506 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre o/s rear ()

Fail 5 Sep 2019 135,505 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre o/s rear ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 115,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,449 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,518 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,363 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 68,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,483 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,507 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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KX59 XGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KX59 XGJ, 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 KX59 XGJ registered?

KX59 XGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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