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KY59 OWG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,338 mi
Last recorded80,338 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 80,338 miles

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

rear diff leak

Pass 30 Aug 2025 77,433 miles

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

rear diff leak

Pass 7 Sep 2024 70,386 miles

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

rear diff leak

Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,400 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,620 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 52,892 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 52,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 49,597 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,127 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,746 miles

Nearside 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 31 Aug 2016 37,923 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

o/s/f foglight broken

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,765 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 18,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyer

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,916 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 13,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 OWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OWG, 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

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What year was KY59 OWG registered?

KY59 OWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is KY59 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 OWG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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