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LR59 XZO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

245,383 mi
Last recorded245,383 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 XZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 245,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 149,424 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 149,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 145,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle, going side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 138,689 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2022 131,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 109,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in both front wheel arches, in both rear wheel arches, across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing chords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 82,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,130 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,230 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,608 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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LR59 XZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LR59 XZO, 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 LR59 XZO registered?

LR59 XZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is LR59 XZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 XZO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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