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LN59 YAE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,791 mi
Last recorded54,791 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 YAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 54,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 48,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 41,341 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 41,339 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 31,354 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 25,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 23,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 22,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,261 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,101 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,626 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,680 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 YAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

LN59 YAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is LN59 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 YAE 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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