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KY59 LXS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,661 mi
Last recorded154,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 LXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 154,661 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 154,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 148,982 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 148,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 189,817 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 189,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 174,114 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 173,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 149,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 136,815 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 136,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 102,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 88,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 62,330 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 27,664 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT

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 LXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY59 LXS?

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What year was KY59 LXS registered?

KY59 LXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is KY59 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 LXS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY59 LXS have outstanding finance?

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