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M5 LNX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,963 mi
Last recorded128,963 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 LNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 128,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 124,999 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 115,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

slight oil around bottom engine cover

Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,805 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,852 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,986 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,097 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 71,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 66,050 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,861 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 57,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 49,334 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 4,262 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,858 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,905 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 26,900 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M5 LNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M5 LNX, 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 M5 LNX registered?

M5 LNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is M5 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 LNX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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