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LT59 LGN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,320 mi
Last recorded69,320 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 69,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,119 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,574 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside wearing heavily on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall damaged and split. close to cords! tyre tread measured at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,796 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,586 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 51,549 miles

Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,372 miles

Offside parking brake efficiency very low in comparison to other side.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,538 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,870 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to outer front side wall

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,714 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 20,400 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 15,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,484 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 LGN 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 94.1%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

LT59 LGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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