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KY59 LWE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,613 mi
Last recorded120,613 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 LWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 120,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 116,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 116,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,113 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,934 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2018 108,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre, worn inner and outer edges, slight damage to outer sidewall

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,031 miles

CHIP IN O/S/F WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS VERY LOW

O/S/F HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY DIM

Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,278 miles

1/ SLIGHT LIP ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Fail 4 Dec 2015 83,278 miles

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

1/ SLIGHT LIP ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,884 miles

1/ O/S/F HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY DIM 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,485 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 54,485 miles

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

FRONT DISCS LIPPED / N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EGDE

Pass 6 Oct 2012 43,508 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 LWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

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

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