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LL59 MXO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,157 mi
Last recorded138,157 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 MXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 138,157 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms all rubber bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 138,157 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around arm mounting (holed) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms all rubber bushes unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 131,798 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight cracking to rear tyre valves

Fail 21 Jul 2025 131,798 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight cracking to rear tyre valves

Pass 24 Jul 2024 125,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 125,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes behind undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,336 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,845 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 116,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar link dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt and water

Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,806 miles

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

Rear tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,799 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,799 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,383 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,893 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 58,893 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,632 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 30,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,938 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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LL59 MXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LL59 MXO, 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 LL59 MXO registered?

LL59 MXO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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