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LX59 XRS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,594 mi
Last recorded154,594 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 XRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 154,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 149,172 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 149,167 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 132,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 118,858 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 101,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil coming through o,s front under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 87,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,314 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 76,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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 2 Oct 2015 68,200 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,838 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 37,838 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front pads low

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 XRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

LX59 XRS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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