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LL59 EXP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,476 mi
Last recorded131,476 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 EXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 131,476 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 125,535 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 125,534 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 113,800 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,700 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 105,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,098 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 101,098 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,116 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,121 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 84,492 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 76,431 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 67,353 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 25 Jul 2015 57,527 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 57,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre low tread outer edge

rear brake pads appear quite low

Fail 12 Jul 2014 48,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre low tread outer edge

rear brake pads appear quite low

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not down to the ply cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 43,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not down to the ply cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,465 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 EXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LL59 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

LL59 EXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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