2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KN59 YVF
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 151,671 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN59 YVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 151,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN59 YVF 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 YVF) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KN59 YVF Mileage History
- 04/11/2022127,100 mi
- 30/10/2023134,992 mi+7,892 mi
- 21/11/2024145,377 mi+10,385 mi
- 27/11/2024145,391 mi+14 mi
- 05/12/2025151,671 mi+6,280 mi
Average of roughly 7,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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