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LM59 HVD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,970 mi
Last recorded140,970 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 140,970 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 140,969 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 135,724 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 135,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 131,000 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 130,957 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 128,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 124,148 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 120,940 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 118,093 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 118,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 114,018 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 97,371 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,018 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 67,327 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 44,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside hand brake reading low

Fail 20 May 2013 44,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside hand brake reading low

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 HVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HVD, 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 HVD registered?

LM59 HVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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