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KY59 OFW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,136 mi
Last recorded72,136 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 OFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 72,136 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 72,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 66,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 66,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,911 miles

Fuel filler cap strap broken

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip beam output slightly reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4x on walls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,037 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,834 miles

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

fuel cap strap broken

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 2mm) + bald on inner edge

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 2mm) + going bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,170 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm + large cut on outer wall + wearing on inner egde

offside rear tyre on 3mm + wearing on inner edge

small cuts on offside front tyre on outer wall

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,434 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,459 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,726 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside + offside front tyre's perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,694 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Aug 2012 26,176 miles

cuts on both nearside tyres on outer walls not to cords

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 OFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

KY59 OFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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