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LN59 OFA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,796 mi
Last recorded77,796 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 OFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,796 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 73,031 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front [rear ]arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,815 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 51,615 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 46,909 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front Tyre`s wearing one edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,721 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 30,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,679 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 25,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,958 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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LN59 OFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LN59 OFA, 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 LN59 OFA registered?

LN59 OFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is LN59 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 OFA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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