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LM59 MBF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,320 mi
Last recorded154,320 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 154,320 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 154,308 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 136,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2017 136,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,176 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 103,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,824 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

scratches on windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,359 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 MBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

LM59 MBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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