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LM59 XTX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,053 mi
Last recorded140,053 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 XTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 140,053 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 140,053 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 135,065 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 127,559 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 120,481 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 120,480 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 4 Feb 2022 110,944 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 103,135 miles

Maintenance reminder illuminated.

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,686 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,677 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 81,677 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,362 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 55,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in 3 areas (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 45,116 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,360 miles

Nearside front tyre has outer wear

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin and has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 8 May 2014 37,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 10,433 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 XTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

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

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