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KY59 OGG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,730 mi
Last recorded126,730 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 OGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 126,730 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 126,730 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 114,870 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 113,968 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,412 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 106,342 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 102,580 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 102,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,979 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Oct 2017 81,819 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,108 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,071 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 54,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,495 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 OGG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OGG, 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 OGG registered?

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

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