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OY59 KNL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,382 mi
Last recorded146,382 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 146,382 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 146,382 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 139,276 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 139,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 129,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light insecure

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 117,980 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 162,415 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlight securement

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2015 79,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 79,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,233 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,984 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,984 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 KNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNL, 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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OY59 KNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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