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LS59 EAJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,771 mi
Last recorded103,771 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 103,771 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,717 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 97,717 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,280 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 80,791 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 76,808 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 76,808 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all link pipes to flexible corridid (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 66,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all link pipes to flexible corridid (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 60,442 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 60,442 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,754 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 53,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,479 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,064 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,933 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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LS59 EAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS59 EAJ, 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 LS59 EAJ registered?

LS59 EAJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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