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LX59 OCV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,055 mi
Last recorded74,055 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 OCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,055 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly leading from brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,537 miles

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

Rear both tyres 3mm tread remaining

Pass 29 Apr 2024 63,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 58,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded leading from flexi-pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,397 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded leading from brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 50,572 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,256 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,713 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 32,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,296 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,289 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,970 miles

under tray fitted components not checked

upper level components covered not checked

Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,634 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,879 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,011 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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LX59 OCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX59 OCV, 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 LX59 OCV registered?

LX59 OCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LX59 OCV safe to buy?

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