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LR59 UWG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,760 mi
Last recorded157,760 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 157,760 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 148,159 miles

Front Tyres worn a little on outer edges, Offside and Nearside

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Driver's door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 148,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres worn a little on outer edges, Offside and Nearside

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Driver's door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,537 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,926 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 126,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 120,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 120,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Unable to complete brake test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Fluid leaking. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 115,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower rubbers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 111,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 106,020 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in passengers side front thrust arm bush.

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt operation due to child seat fitted.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 105,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Slight play in passengers side front thrust arm bush.

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt operation due to child seat fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 101,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 97,570 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,929 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 91,426 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 87,464 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,376 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 UWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

LR59 UWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LR59 UWG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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