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P55 LUC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,310 mi
Last recorded137,310 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 LUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,310 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 136,195 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 135,123 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,313 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 132,422 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 71,237 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 71,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Foglight out

Pass 26 May 2018 63,484 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 63,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 55,464 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,310 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 31,210 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,678 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,059 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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P55 LUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P55 LUC, 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 P55 LUC registered?

P55 LUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is P55 LUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 LUC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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