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LM59 NAU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

163,065 mi
Last recorded163,065 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 163,065 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 154,613 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 149,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 142,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,784 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 127,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 117,575 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 117,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 103,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also ageing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also ageing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,190 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,385 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,452 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,977 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,600 miles

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 NAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM59 NAU registered?

LM59 NAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is LM59 NAU safe to buy?

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