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LY59 ODV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

31,003 mi
Last recorded31,003 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 ODV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 31,003 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 28,942 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 28,186 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 26,985 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 26,013 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 25,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 23,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 22,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,699 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are starting to perish(outer sidewalls)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,330 miles

advise both front tyres , perishing and outer side walls damaged but still legal

Pass 16 Sep 2015 15,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 13,863 miles

advise both front tyres,perishing outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 11,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 11,439 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both near side tyre outer side walls damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2012 9,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both near side tyres,outter side walls damaged

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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LY59 ODV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LY59 ODV, 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

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What year was LY59 ODV registered?

LY59 ODV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is LY59 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 ODV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY59 ODV have outstanding finance?

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