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LT59 LGA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,506 mi
Last recorded122,506 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 LGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 122,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside front lower (leading) suspension/control arm ball joint covers damaged/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 116,761 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2024 110,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded running between inner sill & side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 103,599 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 103,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mild corrosion, located under the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mild corrosion, located under the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe starting to corrode. positioned within the wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe starting to corrode. positioned within the wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 78,893 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 14 Aug 2018 78,886 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,995 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,684 miles

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

off side front tyre has side wall damage 225/45-17

Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,350 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,189 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,582 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,540 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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LT59 LGA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LT59 LGA, 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 LT59 LGA registered?

LT59 LGA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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