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GV59 LPC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,812 mi
Last recorded65,812 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 LPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 65,812 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 65,812 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 64,724 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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 17 Nov 2023 62,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 59,452 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,294 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,416 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,433 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,507 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 41,919 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,202 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 24,924 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 19,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,092 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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GV59 LPC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GV59 LPC, 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 GV59 LPC registered?

GV59 LPC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2009.

Is GV59 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 LPC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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