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LX59 XEP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,277 mi
Last recorded184,277 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 XEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 184,277 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Corrosion on rear coil springs

Front suspension at n/s rear arm play in ball joint

Inter cooler insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 180,116 miles

Front suspension front arms inner bushes becoming worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 180,116 miles

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

Front suspension front arms inner bushes becoming worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 171,047 miles

Front suspension front arms inner bushes cracking/splitting

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear tyre at n/s on 1.6mm limit in inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2021 171,046 miles

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

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

Front suspension front arms inner bushes cracking/splitting

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear tyre at n/s on 1.6mm limit in inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2020 164,280 miles

Rear tyre at o/s on wear bars will soon changing

Pass 21 Feb 2019 156,255 miles

Front brake pads low

O/s front wishbone splitting

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 21 Feb 2019 156,255 miles

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

Front brake pads low

O/s front wishbone splitting

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 3 Feb 2018 137,762 miles

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Rear tyre at n/s approaching wear bars

Pass 22 Feb 2017 118,587 miles

Rear tyre at o/s on wear bars will soon need changing

Pass 16 Jan 2016 98,184 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 81,972 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 63,657 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,197 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 XEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

LX59 XEP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for LX59 XEP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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