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LV59 TYY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,460 mi
Last recorded129,460 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 TYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 129,460 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 124,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 119,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 114,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 109,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 105,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 101,107 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 91,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 75,431 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,372 miles

brake pads low offside and nearside rear

engine and under covers fitted

offside and nearside front tyres inner and outer side walls split but not showing cords

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Apr 2016 59,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pads low offside and nearside rear

engine and under covers fitted

offside and nearside front tyres inner and outer side walls split but not showing cords

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre is worn on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 30,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 20,462 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 TYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LV59 TYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV59 TYY?

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What year was LV59 TYY registered?

LV59 TYY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is LV59 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 TYY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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