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RK59 XGT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,058 mi
Last recorded149,058 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 149,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 136,051 miles

Under tray body / engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2023 136,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray body / engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,892 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 127,013 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 124,984 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 124,966 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake effort low, will require attention

Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some corrosion to brake pipes throughout.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 122,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread at 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some corrosion to brake pipes throughout.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 118,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 114,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,653 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 106,469 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,693 miles

Exhaust centre box rattling

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,372 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 XGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RK59 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

RK59 XGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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