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LM59 DCE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,793 mi
Last recorded125,793 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 125,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 121,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 119,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 117,870 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 114,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 110,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,829 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,920 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,673 miles

tyres osr5mm osf6mm nsr5mm nsf6mm

Fail 30 Mar 2017 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

tyres osr5mm osf6mm nsr5mm nsf6mm

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,263 miles

exhaust middle section clamp split.

rear pads wearing thin.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,788 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DCE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM59 DCE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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