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DA59 LDF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

192,540 mi
Last recorded192,540 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 LDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 192,540 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 184,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 184,642 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 174,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 174,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 161,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2020 151,881 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2020 151,880 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2019 135,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

NSR parking brake cable bracket broken

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 112,705 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 112,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm and has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm and has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,960 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,667 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,447 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,680 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,354 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DA59 LDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA59 LDF, 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 DA59 LDF registered?

DA59 LDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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