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PN59 LBZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,320 mi
Last recorded111,320 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 LBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 111,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 103,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,263 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 78,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,546 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 58,249 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,297 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,270 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,527 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,350 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,266 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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PN59 LBZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PN59 LBZ, 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 PN59 LBZ registered?

PN59 LBZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is PN59 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN59 LBZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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