CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG59 XAY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,146 mi
Last recorded38,146 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 XAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 38,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 34,379 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 33,005 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 31,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 29,727 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,574 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 17,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,146 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,427 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 12,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 10,982 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 9,203 miles

n\s\r tyre has cuts in the side wall not showing cord

Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,381 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG59 XAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LG59 XAY, 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

How do I check the history of LG59 XAY?

You can check the full history of LG59 XAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG59 XAY registered?

LG59 XAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is LG59 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 XAY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG59 XAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG59 XAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.