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LM59 KNE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,232 mi
Last recorded87,232 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 KNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 87,232 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 82,974 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 78,815 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,678 miles

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2021 71,054 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 67,735 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 76,021 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front/Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has minor cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,294 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 66,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,981 miles

Nearside Front multiple chunks out of tyre side wall front and rear brake discs slightly lipped Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c) Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,782 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front multiple chunks out of tyre side wall

Parking brake efficiency only just met

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 20 Oct 2016 47,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front multiple chunks out of tyre side wall

Parking brake efficiency only just met

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,439 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 64,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,476 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,868 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 48,868 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 KNE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KNE, 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 KNE registered?

LM59 KNE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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