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LD59 LBL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,630 mi
Last recorded81,630 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 LBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 81,630 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 75,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 75,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,943 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 67,679 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,951 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and has cuts to inner wall.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,054 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 49,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,874 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,854 miles

N/S/F tyre has numerous cuts on inner sidewall but not in excess of failure requirements.

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

O/S/F tyre worn bald of usable tread on inner shoulder.

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,867 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,338 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 24,322 miles

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

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 LBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD59 LBL, 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 LD59 LBL registered?

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

Is LD59 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 LBL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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