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KX59 XUE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,047 mi
Last recorded190,047 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 XUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 190,047 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 190,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 169,331 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))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 169,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 156,945 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 147,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 140,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 140,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (flexi joint) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 126,535 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 120,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 112,283 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,903 miles

1xtreatment added to tank........

both rear tyres getting worn.......

rear brake pads getting worn.........

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,241 miles

adv impacts to front screen ..........

adv warning lamp showing nearside front side lamp fault / intermittent.......

Fail 18 Sep 2014 80,241 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

adv impacts to front screen ..........

adv warning lamp showing nearside front side lamp fault / intermittent.......

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,544 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,452 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 XUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 KX59 XUE, 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

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What year was KX59 XUE registered?

KX59 XUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is KX59 XUE safe to buy?

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