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LS59 FXB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,990 mi
Last recorded86,990 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 FXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 86,990 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 86,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe corroded + burst on rolling road brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2025 83,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 79,943 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 22 Sep 2023 76,205 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 76,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 71,627 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 71,627 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks deep enough to expose cords on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges - and close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in both os and ns front suspension arms - front arms

Fail 22 Sep 2021 67,826 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several tears on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges - and close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in both os and ns front suspension arms - front arms

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,555 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 64,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,432 miles

Damage nearside front inner and outer sidewalls but not reaching cords

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,190 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,971 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 40,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,887 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,850 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 27,850 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 22,679 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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LS59 FXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LS59 FXB, 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 LS59 FXB registered?

LS59 FXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LS59 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 FXB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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