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LS59 SWW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,233 mi
Last recorded196,233 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 SWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 196,233 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 196,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 191,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 186,322 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 186,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 182,253 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 182,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 166,309 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 166,303 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 152,459 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 151,710 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad debonding/separating (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

engine oil level on min dip stick

under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2017 133,458 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2016 119,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cut not to cords

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 60,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cut not to cords

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 27,456 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,142 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 SWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

LS59 SWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is LS59 SWW safe to buy?

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