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LN59 OFR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,234 mi
Last recorded157,234 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 OFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 157,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff mounting bushes heavily worn

Fail 7 Mar 2023 157,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff mounting bushes heavily worn

Pass 24 Feb 2022 140,542 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 131,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 124,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,212 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 113,591 miles

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

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under covers/trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 113,591 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under covers/trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 108,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,401 miles

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

n/s/f worn bald on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,933 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 58,327 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,750 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,624 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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LN59 OFR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LN59 OFR, 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 LN59 OFR registered?

LN59 OFR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LN59 OFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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