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KY59 FYV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,374 mi
Last recorded85,374 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 FYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,374 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 85,204 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,807 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,930 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,436 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,806 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,280 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,991 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 FYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

KY59 FYV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KY59 FYV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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