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LV59 LHY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,495 mi
Last recorded86,495 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 LHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 86,495 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 86,426 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,157 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,441 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,209 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 72,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure repair made to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,596 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,397 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 27,879 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 23,046 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 23,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,312 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 20,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,310 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 LHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

LV59 LHY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is LV59 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 LHY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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