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LX59 XRF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,076 mi
Last recorded79,076 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 XRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 79,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate shield corroded

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 75,080 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 75,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rubber dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 69,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 66,780 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing more on inside and tread pattern slightly cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,734 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,066 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

rear seats folded down

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2019 62,066 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

rear seats folded down

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 57,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,689 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,948 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,600 miles

Covers Fitted Under Car

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,608 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,996 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 XRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 LX59 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

LX59 XRF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LX59 XRF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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