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KY59 UMV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,343 mi
Last recorded110,343 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 UMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 110,343 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded (both sides)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 106,695 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 106,665 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 106,665 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,807 miles

exhaust rusted

front brake discs slight rusted

rear brake discs slight rusted

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2022 104,563 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,757 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,290 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 96,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Noise From Both Parking Brakes ... Shoes Insecure or Breaking Up

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,821 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm ..... Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm ... Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

One of Two O/S/R Side Lights Out.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 68,170 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 68,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip Beam Bulb Fitted Wrongly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip Beam Bulb Fitted Wrongly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working One Of Two (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,371 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 56,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of main across boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of main across boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 47,031 miles

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

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

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

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

One of Two Near Side Rear Stop / Side Lights Out.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,804 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 40,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 8 Oct 2012 20,348 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 UMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

KY59 UMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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