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VO59 KNR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,132 mi
Last recorded252,132 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 KNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 252,132 miles

Front Oil leak, front end damaged

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 252,132 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, front end damaged

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

Windscreen washer not working windscreen washer top up needed (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 227,951 miles

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

oil leak, front end damaged

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 221,149 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front end damaged

rear sub frame corroded,plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 221,149 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front end damaged

rear sub frame corroded,plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 209,472 miles

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

oil leak,front suspension arm bushes worn

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2019 209,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak,front suspension arm bushes worn

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 187,809 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 187,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 169,878 miles

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

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 169,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 147,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,481 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 125,617 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,568 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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VO59 KNR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VO59 KNR, 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 VO59 KNR registered?

VO59 KNR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VO59 KNR shows 15 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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