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EA59 LHU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,527 mi
Last recorded128,527 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 LHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 128,527 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

slight knock from front unable to locate

Pass 10 Feb 2020 121,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,984 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective DIM (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear PARKING BRAKE JUST PASSED

Pass 19 Jan 2018 103,838 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

REAR HANDBRAKE READINGS JUST PAST!!

Pass 19 Jan 2017 96,100 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,093 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 72,073 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,073 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 56,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,788 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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EA59 LHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EA59 LHU, 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 EA59 LHU registered?

EA59 LHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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