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LT59 LPN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,311 mi
Last recorded74,311 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 74,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chips in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2025 73,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 71,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all where visible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

Fail 29 May 2024 71,454 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear suspension arm being detached (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability detached from subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all where visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,035 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,836 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,698 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- wearing low on edges - perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm- low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,499 miles

parking brake just above minimum req efficiency

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,707 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,184 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,531 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,856 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 18,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LPN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

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

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