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KX59 XUH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

256,126 mi
Last recorded256,126 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 XUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 256,126 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement more forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 plus worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

vacuum pipe rubbed though aux belt

Fail 26 Jun 2025 256,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement more forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 plus worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

vacuum pipe rubbed though aux belt

Pass 10 Jul 2024 242,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on the nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

both front fog lamps damaged

both rear lamp units damaged but not showing white light

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 221,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

both rear wheel arches corroding

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2023 221,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

both front fog lamp lenses damaged

both rear wheel arches corroding

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2022 194,757 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked.

Offside Front fog lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake reading low.

Offside Rear lamp damaged.

Offside mirror glass loose.

Rear tyres bold inner edges & tread low.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 194,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing outer edges.

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked.

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting.

Offside Front fog lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake reading low.

Offside Rear lamp damaged.

Offside mirror glass loose.

Rear tyres bold inner edges & tread low.

Pass 15 Jul 2021 172,673 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp red tape repair.

Offside parking brake lagging

prop shaft rear coupling deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2021 172,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside parking brake lagging

prop shaft rear coupling deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2020 139,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 139,637 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front screen cracked.

Front tyres wearing uneven.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,083 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 105,083 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,017 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 105,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,823 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 97,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,936 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,934 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,880 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,656 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 46,199 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,893 miles

Offside Rear 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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KX59 XUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

KX59 XUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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