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LS59 YSM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,136 mi
Last recorded165,136 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 YSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 165,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 165,136 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust flexi snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator baked/ overheated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively overheated/discloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 12 Nov 2024 157,020 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears quite corroded behind undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fluid on undertray around jacking point

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of stone chips on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 157,020 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears quite corroded behind undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fluid on undertray around jacking point

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of stone chips on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 149,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 149,123 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 139,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 133,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded but not excessively

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 130,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 123,208 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 123,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 116,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 103,038 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2017 103,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Fog lamp smashed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,325 miles

Offside Front fog light smashed but still working correctly

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,574 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 71,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,045 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn below recommended manufactures min thickness

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

Nearside front foglamp lense smashed

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread, no cords showing

Offside front foglamp lense cracked, has water ingress into lamp unit

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread, no cords showing

Unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,413 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 YSM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

LS59 YSM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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