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KU59 PYD

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,909 mi
Last recorded169,909 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 PYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 169,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 169,906 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 160,918 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 160,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside & offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 153,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 144,378 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 136,896 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 127,669 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 120,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 114,659 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,876 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,862 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine management light indicates a fault

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 72,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light indicates a fault

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2013 59,024 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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KU59 PYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU59 PYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU59 PYD registered?

KU59 PYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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