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KY59 CYG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,905 mi
Last recorded153,905 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 CYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 153,905 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ns and os almost split though (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres badly splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track arm inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 148,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ns and os lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 tyre and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 and badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 148,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ns and os lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 tyre and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 and badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 144,730 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 144,728 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 144,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nsf and both rear brake pipes corroded

osf road wheel has been repaired

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Dec 2022 140,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 135,747 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,566 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 124,910 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,316 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,240 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 104,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on far inside edges

both rear tyres worn on far inside edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,466 miles

both front tyres worn on far inside edges

both rear tyres worn on far inside edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,486 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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KY59 CYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc 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 KY59 CYG, 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 KY59 CYG registered?

KY59 CYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is KY59 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 CYG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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