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EF59 LXE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,195 mi
Last recorded57,195 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 LXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 57,195 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DULL.

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON MIDDLE TREADS.

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE.

DETERIORATION ON FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE.

Pass 19 Dec 2024 52,792 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DULL AND SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

CUTS ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL AND INNER AND OUTER TREADS GETTING LOW.

DETERIORATION ON FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES.

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

NEARSIDE FRONT ROLL BAR LINK BOTTOM BALLJOINT RUBBER DUST COVER STARTING TO SPLIT.

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW.

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER AND OUTER TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW.

OFFSIDE FRONT ROLL BAR LINK BOTTOM BALLJONIT RUBBER DUST COVER SEEPING GREASE.

OFFSIDE REAR INNER TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW.

WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS (LIPPED)

Pass 21 Dec 2023 50,915 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK LOWER BALLJOINT RUBBER DUST COVERS STARTING TO SPLIT.

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGES.

CUTS ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW.

LAMINATE ON FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES STARTING TO PEEL.

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

SMALL CUT ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL.

SOME DISTORTION ON OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGE.

SOME RUST ON OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE.

WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS (LIPPED)

Pass 21 Dec 2022 49,436 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT IMAGES BECOMING DULL.

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.CUTS ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE FRONT DIP IMAGE BECOMING DISTORTED.

SOME RUST ON METAL BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,095 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,527 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 42,906 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 38,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,699 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 30,120 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 25,180 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 20,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 15,038 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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EF59 LXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF59 LXE, 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 EF59 LXE registered?

EF59 LXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is EF59 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 LXE shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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