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KY59 FYE

2009 Mercedes-benz 350

Black Diesel 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,667 mi
Last recorded139,667 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 35079,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 FYE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 139,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 132,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 132,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 122,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 114,179 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 106,078 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 106,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,587 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,916 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,813 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 72,110 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Nov 2017 72,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,261 miles

emmisions to clean to print

Pass 3 May 2016 57,225 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL.

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,073 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,254 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 28,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,348 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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KY59 FYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 350 in Black with a 2,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 79,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY59 FYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KY59 FYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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