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KY59 CXU

2009 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,888 mi
Last recorded56,888 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 30048,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 CXU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 56,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

tyre treads / worn down to 3 MM both rear

Fail 29 Jan 2026 56,777 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 48,490 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff and to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 42,809 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

n/s headlight bracket broke

Fail 22 Jan 2024 42,805 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

n/s headlight bracket broke

Pass 31 Jan 2023 36,184 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 36,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction taken out time of mot, by scanner (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 30,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 30,447 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,422 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 26,914 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 26,159 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2018 25,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear horizontal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 16,573 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,264 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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KY59 CXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 48,490 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 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY59 CXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY59 CXU registered?

KY59 CXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is KY59 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 CXU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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