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KY59 UNW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

183,396 mi
Last recorded183,396 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 183,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 179,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 173,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 152,404 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 152,404 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 130,755 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 124,873 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 119,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 92,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 76,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,175 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,190 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,654 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 UNW 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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

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

Is KY59 UNW safe to buy?

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