2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KV59 LFM
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 149,185 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KV59 LFM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 149,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV59 LFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (KV59 LFM) between September 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KV59 LFM Mileage History
- 21/09/201226,359 mi
- 11/11/201335,468 mi+9,109 mi
- 10/11/201444,526 mi+9,058 mi
- 10/11/201586,542 mi+42,016 mi
- 11/11/201553,784 mi-32,758 mi
- 14/11/201663,805 mi+10,021 mi
- 14/11/201663,805 mi
- 14/11/201774,311 mi+10,506 mi
- 15/11/201886,522 mi+12,211 mi
- 15/11/201886,522 mi
- 13/09/201995,137 mi+8,615 mi
- 14/09/201995,137 mi
- 12/03/202096,290 mi+1,153 mi
- 14/03/202096,290 mi
- 11/02/2021116,896 mi+20,606 mi
- 15/02/2021116,896 mi
- 20/03/2022122,743 mi+5,847 mi
- 20/03/2023126,867 mi+4,124 mi
- 20/03/2023126,867 mi
- 17/03/2024133,732 mi+6,865 mi
- 05/06/2025140,600 mi+6,868 mi
- 09/07/2026149,185 mi+8,585 mi
Average of roughly 8,903 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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