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LX59 DGU

2009 Mercedes Unknown

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,183 mi
Last recorded142,183 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Unknown133,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 DGU
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 142,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 137,718 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 137,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

fuel cap damaged but maintaining a seal

fuel cap damaged but maintaining a seal

Pass 8 Dec 2023 131,050 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 101,734 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 101,732 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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LX59 DGU is a 2009 Mercedes Unknown in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 133,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX59 DGU registered?

LX59 DGU is a 2009 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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