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LM59 XST

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,393 mi
Last recorded98,393 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 XST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2025 98,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam to test (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2024 95,685 miles

under tray damage

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 95,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 92,708 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 92,698 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 87,101 miles

Rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

minor oil leak (may have been sorted)

Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 65,967 miles

N/S HEADLAMP BEAM POOR. ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED.

Fail 19 Jan 2019 65,901 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

N/S HEADLAMP BEAM POOR. ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,484 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,467 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2016 43,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,068 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,979 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,979 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,206 miles

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

Offside Front 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 XST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

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

Is LM59 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 XST shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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