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LR59 TYT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,601 mi
Last recorded104,601 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 TYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,601 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 104,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 96,638 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,725 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,977 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 80,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,284 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

the rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 71,091 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

the rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,056 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 68,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flitch metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,422 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,646 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 59,644 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,067 miles

smoke clean

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,114 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,013 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 40,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,692 miles

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

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 TYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYT, 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 LR59 TYT registered?

LR59 TYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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