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LV59 BBN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 BBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 90,774 miles

Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2024 87,669 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2023 86,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 74,379 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 74,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake only just meets requirments

Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,241 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking/perishing on sholders

o/s/r tyre on 2-2.5mm

Pass 8 Nov 2018 50,822 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,540 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 46,540 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 40,929 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,123 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 40,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,583 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 29,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

full length undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2014 29,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

full length undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,642 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,486 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 24,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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LV59 BBN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV59 BBN, 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 LV59 BBN registered?

LV59 BBN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LV59 BBN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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