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LT59 LLD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,960 mi
Last recorded117,960 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 LLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 117,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 105,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 94,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,622 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,766 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,379 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 54,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,762 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,094 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 38,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,607 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 30,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LLD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT59 LLD registered?

LT59 LLD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LT59 LLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT59 LLD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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