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DU59 LMJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,403 mi
Last recorded65,403 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 LMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 65,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear drive sharf corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2025 65,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear drive sharf corroded

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 63,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 61,653 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,831 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 57,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,832 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 56,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,665 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,679 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,772 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes rusty offside and nearside under front wings (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,240 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres are deteriorated on inner wall edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,127 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,231 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 26,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 19,568 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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DU59 LMJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU59 LMJ, 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 DU59 LMJ registered?

DU59 LMJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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