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RK59 XEW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,482 mi
Last recorded132,482 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 132,482 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 132,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 131,989 miles

Front Bumper insecure Likely to become detached!! (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Seriously damaged, mirror and holder or cover insecure and damage has sharp edge!! (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre inner wall has cut , tear or cracked and inner outer shoulder worn smooth plus outer sidewall damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level too low!!

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side!! (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall damage or cut!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side lower arm bush, replace ASAP!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate delaminated!! (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 125,987 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 125,987 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 120,267 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 120,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 114,150 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 114,150 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 108,591 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 108,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 95,525 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 90,037 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 85,075 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 79,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in inside side wall

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in side wall

Fail 18 May 2016 79,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in inside side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts in side wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,615 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage on inner and outer sidewalls.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F tyre has damage on outer sidewall.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,266 miles

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

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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RK59 XEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK59 XEW, 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 RK59 XEW registered?

RK59 XEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for RK59 XEW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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