CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM59 CXY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,258 mi
Last recorded102,258 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 CXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 102,258 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 102,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,354 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower fog bulb loose burning holes in body panels

Fail 21 Mar 2025 96,178 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Body panel insecure grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn debonding/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower fog bulb loose burning holes in body panels

Pass 2 Apr 2024 88,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 80,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 72,199 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 71,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge 225/40zr18xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 62,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 57,719 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 57,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2019 51,607 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,521 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,863 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 43,863 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,042 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,910 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,357 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM59 CXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM59 CXY, 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

How do I check the history of LM59 CXY?

You can check the full history of LM59 CXY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM59 CXY registered?

LM59 CXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is LM59 CXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 CXY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM59 CXY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM59 CXY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.