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LS59 UWH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,455 mi
Last recorded79,455 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 UWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 79,455 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,915 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside Front Lower & Offside Front Lower - both arms on either side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 73,301 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 70,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 66,618 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 66,618 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 60,242 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 46,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 40,156 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 27,136 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 13,510 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 11,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 9,836 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 UWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 UWH, 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 UWH registered?

LS59 UWH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is LS59 UWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 UWH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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