CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS59 SVO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,707 mi
Last recorded112,707 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 SVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 112,707 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 111,459 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 107,766 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 107,766 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 105,717 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,700 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,692 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,923 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 77,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,351 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 68,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,156 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 54,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,279 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS59 SVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO?

You can check the full history of LS59 SVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS59 SVO registered?

LS59 SVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is LS59 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 SVO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS59 SVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS59 SVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.