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LR59 UTX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,094 mi
Last recorded75,094 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 UTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,094 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove phone holder from swept area of screen ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 71,452 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,155 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 69,155 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 64,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 58,460 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 51,048 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,571 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,057 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,241 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,357 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 32,710 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 UTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige 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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

LR59 UTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LR59 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 UTX 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.

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