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LM59 HTN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,606 mi
Last recorded92,606 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 92,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,914 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 83,910 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,164 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive LOWER ARM FIXING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 3-6000 MILES DISCS ALSO REQUIRED AT CHANGE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 74,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16V PIRELLI P7 TREAD TREARING SLIGHTLY. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive LOWER ARM FIXING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 3-6000 MILES DISCS ALSO REQUIRED AT CHANGE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 65,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,860 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 60,858 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,684 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 58,680 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,114 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 56,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,261 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 51,256 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,453 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,830 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 HTN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

LM59 HTN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is LM59 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 HTN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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