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LC59 USW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,001 mi
Last recorded82,001 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 USW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 82,001 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,670 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,539 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 75,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,406 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 63,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 55,569 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 55,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 52,157 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 52,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 39,509 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,824 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,291 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 21,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 16,668 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 USW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 USW, 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 USW registered?

LC59 USW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is LC59 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 USW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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