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LO59 LNC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,053 mi
Last recorded159,053 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 LNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 159,053 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 154,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 151,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 147,100 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 144,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 139,827 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,618 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 131,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,023 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 129,023 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 114,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,403 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LO59 LNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 LO59 LNC, 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 LO59 LNC registered?

LO59 LNC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is LO59 LNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 LNC 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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