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KY59 LVK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,493 mi
Last recorded74,493 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 LVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 74,493 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 63,829 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 59,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,553 miles

Manufacturers engine cover and undertrays fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2021 56,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Manufacturers engine cover and undertrays fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,953 miles

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 11 Nov 2020 52,953 miles

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,114 miles

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 6 Nov 2019 50,114 miles

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

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Nov 2018 43,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,233 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 11,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n\s\f tyre outer edge worn

Fail 10 Sep 2013 11,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n\s\f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 5 Oct 2012 7,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 LVK, 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 LVK registered?

KY59 LVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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