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LV59 LHA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,028 mi
Last recorded110,028 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 LHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 110,028 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 110,028 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 106,356 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 100,635 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,214 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Nearside & Offside - On outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Outside - On inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside & Offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,921 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 77,921 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 71,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 52,514 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,467 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,837 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

no emissions readout to lean

Fail 18 Sep 2015 33,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

no emissions readout to lean

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing outter edges

advise both rear tyres wearing on middle more

advise child seat fitted near side rear seat,unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

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 LHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

LV59 LHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is LV59 LHA safe to buy?

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