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LD59 LAE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,002 mi
Last recorded148,002 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 LAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 148,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 145,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 134,894 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 134,894 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 121,621 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low and cut in side wall but not deep enough to see cords

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

Offside Rear light lense cracked

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R lamp damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 81,970 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,563 miles

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

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 LAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

LD59 LAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is LD59 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 LAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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