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LS59 OPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,976 mi
Last recorded82,976 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 OPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 82,976 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 74,802 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 68,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,418 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 63,418 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,546 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/front tyre has minor wall damage

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/front tyre has minor wall damage

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,260 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 50,260 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,941 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 45,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,991 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,875 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front tyre has minor wall damage

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,546 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 OPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol 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 LS59 OPZ, 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

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What year was LS59 OPZ registered?

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

Is LS59 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 OPZ 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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