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KY59 YHW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,528 mi
Last recorded48,528 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 48,528 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 48,258 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 47,443 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 44,573 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 43,044 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,686 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,554 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 28,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,868 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 21,422 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 21,422 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 18,269 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 YHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

KY59 YHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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