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KY59 YHU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,193 mi
Last recorded72,193 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 YHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 72,193 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,728 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 68,032 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 68,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,966 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,417 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 45,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow wax (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,881 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2018 34,584 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 31,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,236 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,761 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 19,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 16,833 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 14,315 miles

N/F tyre sidewall started to crack

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 YHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

KY59 YHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is KY59 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 YHU 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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