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HG59 LCK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,695 mi
Last recorded98,695 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 LCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 98,695 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 90,573 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,617 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 78,851 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 78,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,922 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,468 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,533 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,466 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,011 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 38,884 miles

Front discs lipped/worn

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres perished.

Slice in inner shoulder n/s/r tyre.

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,419 miles

Cut marks in n/s/r tyre side .wall

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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HG59 LCK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc 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 HG59 LCK, 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

How do I check the history of HG59 LCK?

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What year was HG59 LCK registered?

HG59 LCK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is HG59 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 LCK 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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