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LM59 XET

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,380 mi
Last recorded196,380 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 XET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 196,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavy knock/clunk noise on front steering/suspension. advise further investigation and repair.

Fail 14 Jun 2022 196,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavy knock/clunk noise on front steering/suspension. advise further investigation and repair.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 186,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front facing bush upper mount/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 186,892 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front facing bush upper mount/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 158,929 miles

Nearside Front side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front headlight light intensity slightly reduced

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 158,909 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under plastic sill guard (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front headlight light intensity slightly reduced

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 139,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 118,571 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,005 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine and underside covers fitted

slight wear on rear brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,083 miles

Under-trays and covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,703 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 74,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,665 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 20 Nov 2015 20,715 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2014 16,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked and tread becoming low

offside rear tyre cracked and tread becoming low

Fail 11 Nov 2014 16,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked and tread becoming low

offside rear tyre cracked and tread becoming low

Pass 23 Nov 2013 13,847 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 10,717 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 XET is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

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

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