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LR59 UWP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,599 mi
Last recorded189,599 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 UWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 189,599 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 175,268 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 166,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 158,709 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 158,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 148,857 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 148,628 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,248 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 141,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 128,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 111,803 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,783 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,071 miles

Sill Covers and Undertrays fitted

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,506 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,923 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,130 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,792 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

LR59 UWP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is LR59 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 UWP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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