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LV59 LHX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 LHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2026 113,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lowest and rear most arm at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on ends and behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 109,117 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,111 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 103,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lowest rear of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 85,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 49,627 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F END SECTION TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 49,583 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F END SECTION TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F END SECTION TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,070 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 44,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened measure for minimum service thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened measure for minimum service thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 44,255 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened measure for minimum service thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened measure for minimum service thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,084 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wall on tyre damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2018 38,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer wall on tyre damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2017 31,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 25,489 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,043 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 16,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 12,945 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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LV59 LHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

LV59 LHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is LV59 LHX safe to buy?

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