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LR59 WLC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,529 mi
Last recorded124,529 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 WLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 124,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 119,730 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 119,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 112,275 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 112,256 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 111,762 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front lower arm mount has a hole in the prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in the wheel arch is very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake was seized and had no effect until it released

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in the wheel arch is very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner rack end ball joint on the steering rack is very worn

engine co2 level very high

Pass 10 Dec 2022 96,715 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake binding

Pass 18 Dec 2021 82,168 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 82,162 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,384 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease can not be inspected fully and have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 58,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease can not be inspected fully and have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 50,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,053 miles

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

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

mot carried out in wet condition

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,254 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

n/s/f tyre wearing low tread on outer

Fail 1 Nov 2016 39,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

n/s/f tyre wearing low tread on outer

Pass 3 Oct 2015 32,417 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2014 28,788 miles

both front and offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2014 28,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front and offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,882 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 WLC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

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

Is LR59 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 WLC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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