2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · KN59 YLF
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 110,011 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KN59 YLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2026
- 110,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN59 YLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (KN59 YLF) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested offside front metal brake pipe is leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))”.
KN59 YLF Mileage History
- 03/08/202393,653 mi
- 08/08/202393,673 mi+20 mi
- 16/08/202499,428 mi+5,755 mi
- 07/08/2025103,062 mi+3,634 mi
- 10/08/2026110,011 mi+6,949 mi
Average of roughly 5,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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