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GF59 LFA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,039 mi
Last recorded116,039 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 LFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 116,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 108,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 108,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 100,868 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,380 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 86,378 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,998 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 75,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,784 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 71,781 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,894 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2016 55,164 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 55,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 42,907 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,414 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,387 miles

Child seat base fitted to N/S/R iso fix. Adult seat belt tested

Pass 13 Dec 2013 28,335 miles

nearside front outer tyre worn

Fail 13 Dec 2013 28,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perished

Pass 27 Dec 2012 20,531 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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GF59 LFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF59 LFA, 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 GF59 LFA registered?

GF59 LFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is GF59 LFA safe to buy?

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