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LG59 HAO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,741 mi
Last recorded92,741 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 HAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 92,741 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 85,820 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light unit lens damaged

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on inner edge cuts in outer wall not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

all four wheels outer rims damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2024 79,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management warning lamp staying lit (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken light cluster showing white light to rear (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fault indicated on dash with side lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn bald inner edge split in tread exposing cords 225/40 r18 92v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on inner edge cuts in outer wall not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

all four wheels outer rims damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2023 72,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 72,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light unit damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light showing white due to damaged light unit (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x1 bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 65,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 65,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light unit damaged - temporary repair using lens repair tape (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light light unit damaged showing white light - temporary repair using lens repair tape (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 55,365 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 55,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,168 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,095 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 40,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,006 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 36,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,775 miles

Emissions too clean to register on diesel smoke meter.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 17,802 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2013 17,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 12,973 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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LG59 HAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG59 HAO, 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 LG59 HAO registered?

LG59 HAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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