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CE59 LJK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,391 mi
Last recorded67,391 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 LJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 67,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,377 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,199 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 21 Oct 2022 56,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 53,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under shields fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 49,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose going behind the shield (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel arch under the shields (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose going under the shield (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from the flexi going behind the sheilds (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose over the axel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under shields fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,514 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,124 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 36,837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 33,941 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 33,941 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,485 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,258 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,638 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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CE59 LJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE59 LJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE59 LJK registered?

CE59 LJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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