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LM59 CYT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,554 mi
Last recorded202,554 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 CYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 202,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 196,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side light intermittently flickers. But stayed on most of the mot.

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 196,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side light intermittently flickers. But stayed on most of the mot.

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 190,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 180,863 miles

Drive belt coming off tensioner

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Winter tyres on both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service light on dash

Fail 21 Mar 2022 180,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive belt coming off tensioner

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Winter tyres on both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service light on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2021 171,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked and outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 163,308 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 163,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 141,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer side light inop

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 124,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,803 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 42,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 24,064 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 CYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM59 CYT, 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 CYT registered?

LM59 CYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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