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LS59 SOC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,615 mi
Last recorded160,615 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 SOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 160,615 miles

Nearside Rear lens defective

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 146,746 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 146,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 143,789 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 138,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted: engine corroded: sill covers fitted:

Fail 23 Sep 2019 138,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted: engine corroded: sill covers fitted:

Pass 14 Sep 2018 131,670 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,947 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,424 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,185 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,295 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,406 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,524 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 SOC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

LS59 SOC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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