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HY09 LUO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,643 mi
Last recorded140,643 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 LUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 140,643 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 140,643 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 134,350 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 130,268 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,822 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 123,116 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 120,479 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 120,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 190,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 181,399 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 171,453 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 160,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 148,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 139,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 125,003 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 112,796 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,864 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 89,777 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 89,777 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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HY09 LUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HY09 LUO, 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 HY09 LUO registered?

HY09 LUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is HY09 LUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 LUO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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