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GL59 LYG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,326 mi
Last recorded105,326 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 LYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 105,326 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 105,326 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 100,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 96,110 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s. 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,932 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 71,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

top bulb in nearside rear side light slightly dim

Fail 20 Apr 2018 67,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lights dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak ()

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside head light main beam bulb not fitted correctly / advise attention

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,206 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,826 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,359 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 25,252 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,973 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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GL59 LYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GL59 LYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL59 LYG registered?

GL59 LYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is GL59 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 LYG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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