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LS59 MKD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,653 mi
Last recorded62,653 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 MKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 62,653 miles

NSF tyre inside shoulder is very worn and close to showing cords

OSFF suspension arm ball joint gator is deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2025 59,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie Rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 52,755 miles

front to back brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jan 2025 52,755 miles

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

front to back brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 29 Feb 2024 40,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 31,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 31,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 31,299 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 31,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,348 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,012 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 27,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,018 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,409 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 18,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,271 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 MKD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LS59 MKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS59 MKD?

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What year was LS59 MKD registered?

LS59 MKD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is LS59 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 MKD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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