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LS59 SYA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,555 mi
Last recorded145,555 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 SYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 145,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

screen damaged not in drivers view

Fail 19 Mar 2024 145,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

screen damaged not in drivers view

Pass 22 Mar 2023 129,660 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 129,660 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 16 Mar 2022 116,514 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 106,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,546 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 98,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,472 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 79,472 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,979 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 64,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,859 miles

Centre exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,484 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,415 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 SYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

LS59 SYA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is LS59 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 SYA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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