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LM59 BFU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,621 mi
Last recorded142,621 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 142,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 132,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,611 miles

Front bonnet secondary retaining device stiff in operation

Nearside Front fog light not working

boot full at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2022 121,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet secondary retaining device stiff in operation

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

boot full at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 106,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,137 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,807 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 73,882 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,326 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking / deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,032 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,239 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,910 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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LM59 BFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LM59 BFU, 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 LM59 BFU registered?

LM59 BFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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