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LM59 KLS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,285 mi
Last recorded171,285 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 171,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axel corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Slight surface rust underneath.

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 164,049 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 156,671 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 156,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine UNDERNEATH (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 149,757 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 149,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 142,012 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 142,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 135,408 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 125,513 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,345 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 58,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,768 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 47,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

LM59 KLS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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