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KY59 OFO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,252 mi
Last recorded127,252 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 OFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 127,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,589 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 118,557 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,858 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,137 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2018 108,103 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,629 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,712 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 88,712 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,399 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge, nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2014 69,666 miles

Diesel to clean for emmissions test

Front tyres worn low

Nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Rear tyres both worn on legal limit

Fail 6 Sep 2014 69,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Diesel to clean for emmissions test

Front tyres worn low

Nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Offside head light dim

Rear tyres both worn on legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,140 miles

Derv emmissions to clean for test

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 11 Sep 2013 52,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,943 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 OFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

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

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