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PN59 LCF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,855 mi
Last recorded61,855 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 LCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 61,855 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 60,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 58,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 48,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 47,091 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,686 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,475 miles

Main brake pipes corroding-advise removing plastic trim for inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2019 40,454 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 37,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub flexi hose at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub flexi hose at hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 33,997 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 33,997 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,233 miles

Rear tyres cracking around walls not yet exposing inner cords-195-60-16 fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 31,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres cracking around walls not yet exposing inner cords-195-60-16 fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,279 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,794 miles

very slight freeplay detected in both front wheelbearings

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,237 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 LCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LCF, 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 PN59 LCF registered?

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

Is PN59 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN59 LCF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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