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LD59 FVA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,298 mi
Last recorded143,298 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 FVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 143,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both front to rear brake pipes at side of fuel tank to rear flex hoses. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex hose union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex hose union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 131,682 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 131,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 119,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 111,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 111,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 101,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,173 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 90,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,196 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 55,759 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 45,858 miles

Offside Rear Nail on Tyre

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 23,753 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2013 20,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,119 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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LD59 FVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LD59 FVA, 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 LD59 FVA registered?

LD59 FVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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