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LC59 APY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

259,759 mi
Last recorded259,759 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 259,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 148,706 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Aug 2023 141,162 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 130,571 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 120,025 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 114,499 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,482 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,114 miles

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,837 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 64,960 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,127 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,792 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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LC59 APY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC59 APY, 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 LC59 APY registered?

LC59 APY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is LC59 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 APY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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