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KY59 LWA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,345 mi
Last recorded131,345 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 LWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 131,345 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 130,835 miles

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 21 Dec 2023 124,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe corroded near flexi hose bracket. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt fraying on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 124,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light illuminated. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure bumper insecure n/s/f. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r brake pipe corroded near flexi hose bracket. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe corroded near flexi hose bracket. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt fraying on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,201 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 110,155 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 103,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 103,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,777 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,623 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,413 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,546 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,317 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,394 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 LWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

KY59 LWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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