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KX59 XUO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,829 mi
Last recorded173,829 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 XUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 173,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 161,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 150,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 137,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 137,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 124,608 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 124,418 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 124,418 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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 122,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm, and has a nail in tread, advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm, advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms mid way up, have worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 122,736 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lamps in nsr lamp unit are dim, and also are affected by the indicator flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both rear brake pipes are heavily corroded next to fuel tank, and are leaking as a result (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm, and has a nail in tread, advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2mm, advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms mid way up, have worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 116,292 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 116,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,914 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 107,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 96,954 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 86,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,598 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,230 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 XUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

KX59 XUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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