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LM59 XPD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,254 mi
Last recorded108,254 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 108,254 miles

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

Offside Front headlight slightly insecure

Rear subframe bushes worn deteriorated rubber

Fail 10 Sep 2026 108,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlight slightly insecure

Rear subframe bushes worn deteriorated rubber

Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,375 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 98,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,755 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2023 82,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Aug 2022 77,121 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,907 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,835 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,532 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside / nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,155 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,313 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,479 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 XPD 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 88.2%.

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 XPD, 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 XPD registered?

LM59 XPD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is LM59 XPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 XPD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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