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LL59 OCN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,375 mi
Last recorded161,375 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 OCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 161,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs wavy and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall also 2mm and worn inner edge 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2025 161,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs wavy and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall also 2mm and worn inner edge 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2024 153,388 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 153,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2023 146,716 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inside edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side wall 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inside edge in tread 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 146,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inside edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower inner stop/tail (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side wall 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inside edge in tread 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 128,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 120,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 120,023 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear and Some are Hidden By Under trays (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,015 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 111,015 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 104,080 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 9 May 2017 95,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,102 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 78,714 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,501 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,365 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 OCN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCN, 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 OCN registered?

LL59 OCN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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