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KY59 OYJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,700 mi
Last recorded111,700 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 OYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,011 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 93,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,166 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 73,783 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 73,783 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected In the boot (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 61,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,493 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 49,493 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,721 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,136 miles

nearside front tyre worn thin on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to the wear indiactors

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,580 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 OYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ registered?

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

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