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LM59 KGV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,050 mi
Last recorded87,050 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 KGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp has slightly reduced light output.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,185 miles

Offside headlamp has slightly reduced light output.

Fail 19 Sep 2024 84,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp has slightly reduced light output.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 80,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,808 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,104 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,538 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 52,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front cuts on tyre tread not reaching cords

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 47,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,078 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,046 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KGV, 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 KGV registered?

LM59 KGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LM59 KGV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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