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LL59 FNC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

136,589 mi
Last recorded136,589 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 136,589 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 135,292 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 132,876 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 117,655 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 117,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 108,018 miles

Nearside Rear 1 sidelight not working

Fail 3 Dec 2018 108,016 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 1 sidelight not working

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 100,110 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 96,568 miles

engine light on >next mot

Pass 16 Nov 2017 86,999 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 86,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 77,858 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 69,347 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,079 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,500 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 53,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,206 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 34,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 FNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

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

Is LL59 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL59 FNC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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