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KY59 FZO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,101 mi
Last recorded149,101 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 FZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 149,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2023 149,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 140,973 miles

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

Offside head light not fully sercure

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 134,908 miles

engine and und under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2021 134,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and und under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,853 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 126,853 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 118,556 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 118,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,353 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded IN GENERAL. (3.6.B.2c)

EXHAUST FLEXIBLE JOINT SIGNS OF DAMAGE/EXHAUST CLAMP SIGNS OF DAMAGE.

Nearside Front FOGLAMP LENSE SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Offside Front Inner SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING 1 OF 2.

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 95,364 miles

Front UNDERTRAYS DAMAGED

Nearside Front FOGLAMP LENSE CRACKED

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WEAR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD

Front UNDERTRAYS DAMAGED

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

N/S/F INNER SIDE LAMP IN-OP

Nearside Front FOGLAMP LENSE CRACKED

O/S/F OUTER SIDE LIGHT IN-OP

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% TO 80% WEAR (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner STOP/TAIL LAMPS IN-OP

Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 81,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 62,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,720 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 FZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FZO, 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 FZO registered?

KY59 FZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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