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LL59 OCW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,198 mi
Last recorded95,198 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 OCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,198 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns + os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 95,198 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns + os (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns + os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & smooth on inner edges advise replacements 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 89,535 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,291 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 84,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,961 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 78,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower(front one of the two) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr/osf. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp dim

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 68,453 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,666 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,248 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,428 miles

Under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F forward lower suspension arm bush has Slight play

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,379 miles

wipers smear

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,943 miles

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

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 OCW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OCW, 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

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What year was LL59 OCW registered?

LL59 OCW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is LL59 OCW safe to buy?

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