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LEE 15

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,277 mi
Last recorded61,277 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEE 15
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 61,277 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 59,547 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,247 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 56,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,781 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 51,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,515 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 49,515 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 48,665 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,748 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,648 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 39,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,436 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,329 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 31,329 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 23,370 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,833 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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LEE 15 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LEE 15, 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 LEE 15 registered?

LEE 15 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 2009.

Is LEE 15 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEE 15 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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