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WA59 KYK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

248,669 mi
Last recorded248,669 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA59 KYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 248,669 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 248,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 235,791 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2023 235,741 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))

Pass 18 May 2022 217,475 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 217,472 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 203,686 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 203,683 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 189,784 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 181,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 174,714 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 155,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 126,344 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted covering full floor pan

Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,566 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,565 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 20,816 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,551 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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WA59 KYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA59 KYK, 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 WA59 KYK registered?

WA59 KYK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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