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LL59 BWH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,517 mi
Last recorded82,517 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 BWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 82,517 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Nov 2024 79,446 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,638 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,562 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 17 Nov 2020 66,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2019 63,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 60,922 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,696 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 57,696 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both disc and pads (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,810 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,074 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 40,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,729 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,482 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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LL59 BWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol 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 LL59 BWH, 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 LL59 BWH registered?

LL59 BWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is LL59 BWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL59 BWH 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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