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LR59 EXB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 EXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 97,727 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 95,717 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 94,046 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,381 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,049 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,646 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 79,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,849 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,934 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,223 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,323 miles

uneven wear to o/s front tyre outer edge

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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LR59 EXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LR59 EXB, 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 LR59 EXB registered?

LR59 EXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is LR59 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 EXB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR59 EXB have outstanding finance?

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