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LS59 OSY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,451 mi
Last recorded172,451 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 172,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 166,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 166,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 161,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 156,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 149,542 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 137,183 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer wall 225/45r17

Fail 7 Oct 2020 137,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer wall 225/45r17

Pass 15 Oct 2019 125,293 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 115,853 miles

Both front tyres 225/45r17

Both near side tyres cut outer wall

Both rear tyres 225/40r17

EML light on

Fail 1 Nov 2018 115,853 miles

Both front tyres 225/45r17

Both near side tyres cut outer wall

Both rear tyres 225/40r17

EML light on

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced low beam (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,924 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut outer wall,but no visual cord,245/40r17

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,139 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,179 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 55,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,402 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 OSY 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 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

LS59 OSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is LS59 OSY safe to buy?

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