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LS59 HKC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,496 mi
Last recorded83,496 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 83,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,419 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 69,608 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 69,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 64,467 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,768 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 58,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer soulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner& outer shoulders, nearside front

Pass 4 Oct 2019 52,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,688 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 33,764 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 7 Aug 2015 33,764 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 1 Aug 2014 28,879 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 28,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre tread low

Fail 15 Aug 2012 17,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre tread low

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 HKC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LS59 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

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

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