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RK59 XFL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,832 mi
Last recorded202,832 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 202,832 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 194,165 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 189,692 miles

Emissions to clean to read on test.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 189,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Emissions to clean to read on test.

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 179,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rearmost arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 168,148 miles

Front tyres cracking, perished and worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 159,253 miles

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Fail 1 Dec 2021 159,252 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 156,071 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 156,071 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 150,145 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 150,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across boot floor. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 131,072 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 131,072 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 112,580 miles

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

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

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,340 miles

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,403 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Small cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 12 Dec 2014 62,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres low on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Small cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,723 miles

slight movement in n/s/f outer lower arm inner bush

vehicle to clean to test emissions

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,758 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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RK59 XFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

RK59 XFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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