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OY59 KNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,103 mi
Last recorded73,103 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 KNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,103 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 73,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (205/55/16, 91W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 62,268 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 62,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 51,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [SLIGHT WEAR] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,577 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 36,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,656 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 32,668 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,988 miles

Nearside Rear Spring Corroded/rusty

Offside Rear Spring Corroded/rusty.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,741 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,904 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 17,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,700 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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OY59 KNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY59 KNJ, 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 OY59 KNJ registered?

OY59 KNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is OY59 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 KNJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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