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KY59 OFG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,144 mi
Last recorded116,144 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,144 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 116,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 107,188 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 106,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 94,300 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,572 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 87,572 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 81,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

tyres wearing unevenly - advise tracking check

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,741 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked/damaged but still readable

Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked/damaged but still readable

Pass 3 Jun 2017 69,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 58,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn low on edges

Fail 11 May 2016 58,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn low on edges

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,614 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,985 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,780 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 OFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OFG, 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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KY59 OFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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