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LC59 ATX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,550 mi
Last recorded82,550 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 ATX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,550 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 79,672 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 79,671 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 76,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,942 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,195 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,249 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,909 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 63,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18/94y/conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Ns front tyres outer sidewall is damaged and has worn on edges

Os front tyre has worn on edsges

Os rear tyre has worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads have worn low

Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,113 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but no cord showing also sidewall has damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but no cord showing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 57,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but no cord showing also sidewall has damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but no cord showing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 48,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing

Fail 20 Nov 2015 43,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,154 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 40,154 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,178 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 21,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ATX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC59 ATX, 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 LC59 ATX registered?

LC59 ATX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is LC59 ATX safe to buy?

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