2009 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · KP59 EOB
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 125,178 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
KP59 EOB Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2022
- 125,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KP59 EOB Mileage History
- 15/07/201344,697 mi
- 29/07/201454,787 mi+10,090 mi
- 08/09/201562,396 mi+7,609 mi
- 11/10/201668,901 mi+6,505 mi
- 11/10/201668,901 mi
- 16/10/201774,028 mi+5,127 mi
- 05/10/201880,940 mi+6,912 mi
- 23/12/201992,922 mi+11,982 mi
- 24/12/201992,965 mi+43 mi
- 25/01/2021106,636 mi+13,671 mi
- 31/01/202222 mi-106,614 mi
- 31/01/2022125,178 mi+125,156 mi
Average of roughly 9,415 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KP59 EOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (KP59 EOB) between July 2013 and January 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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