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PN59 LCM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 115,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps on the dashboard switch (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 115,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps on the dashboard switch (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 112,289 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 112,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 105,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded at joins to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 13 Sep 2021 94,336 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 70,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 50,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2015 42,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,783 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 34,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LCM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LCM, 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 LCM registered?

PN59 LCM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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The MOT history for PN59 LCM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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