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EA59 LHT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,980 mi
Last recorded115,980 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 115,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 106,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet/poor, sufficient fluid from offside

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

Offside dipped beam appears dim

Pass 19 Jan 2023 97,269 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 97,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high 225/40 18 Y (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,820 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 71,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges and has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 68,535 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges and has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,691 miles

Both Rear tyres are starting to crack on the outer edge

front wipers are smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre punctured

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,677 miles

Both Rear disc has a corroded lip

Rear pads are 80% worn

Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,677 miles

Both Rear disc has a corroded lip

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear pads are 80% worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,478 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,108 miles

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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EA59 LHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 EA59 LHT, 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 EA59 LHT registered?

EA59 LHT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is EA59 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 LHT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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