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LX59 OBO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,827 mi
Last recorded38,827 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 OBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 38,827 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 36,612 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 34,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 32,465 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 29,428 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 29,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2021 25,879 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 25,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,499 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,071 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 22,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,919 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,833 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,636 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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LX59 OBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX59 OBO, 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 LX59 OBO registered?

LX59 OBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is LX59 OBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX59 OBO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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