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HN59 LCO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,641 mi
Last recorded172,641 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 LCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 172,641 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 152,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 144,631 miles

Front brake wear sensor damaged but brake pads still new

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 144,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake wear sensor damaged but brake pads still new

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 132,264 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,338 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,942 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,279 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,783 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,477 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,766 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,708 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,034 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 31,434 miles

Nesrside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2012 31,434 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)

Nesrside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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HN59 LCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HN59 LCO, 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 HN59 LCO registered?

HN59 LCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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