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LM59 UKC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,571 mi
Last recorded174,571 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 UKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 174,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 163,968 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 163,968 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 153,303 miles

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2016 153,302 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

slight play in nearside front lower rear arm balljoint

Pass 13 Oct 2015 135,246 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 135,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre 2mm and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Oct 2014 121,019 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 97,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 83,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UKC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

LM59 UKC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is LM59 UKC safe to buy?

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