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LL59 OAY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,007 mi
Last recorded127,007 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 127,007 miles

both front outer brake pipes corroded

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,417 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 115,417 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,711 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 106,711 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,295 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 100,766 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 89,341 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively worn disc (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre has slight wall damage

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively worn disc (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 89,341 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively worn disc (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre has slight wall damage

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively worn disc (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 80,412 miles

E.M.L. lamp on in dash

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 80,412 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

E.M.L. lamp on in dash

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,830 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,719 miles

Both front tyres worn at edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,875 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 36,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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LL59 OAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LL59 OAY, 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 LL59 OAY registered?

LL59 OAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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