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KY59 WVA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,796 mi
Last recorded143,796 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 WVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 143,796 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 143,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2024 134,212 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2024 134,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe in inner wheel arch at front of rear wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe in inner wheel arch at rear of rear wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 125,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,854 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 111,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 101,854 miles

small chip in screen, (offside lower corner)

Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,693 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,354 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,075 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,800 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

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

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