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VO59 KOJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,941 mi
Last recorded164,941 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 KOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 164,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 147,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 139,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 130,548 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 130,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 121,452 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 121,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to inner cords 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges getting close to inner cords (strong advise)

Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/60/16

Fail 15 Jun 2021 108,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/60/16

Pass 16 Jun 2020 102,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,867 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 97,865 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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,018 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,121 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 78,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 71,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread

Rear brake pads low

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 61,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 55,790 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,790 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,621 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,540 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 KOJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ registered?

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

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