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LR59 UTT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,182 mi
Last recorded86,182 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 UTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 86,182 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 82,899 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 82,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,894 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2020 66,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 63,709 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 56,276 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 50,940 miles

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)

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 45,438 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

upper and lower gaurds

Pass 30 May 2015 35,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,882 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 32,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,188 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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LR59 UTT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

LR59 UTT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LR59 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 UTT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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