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LO59 EXB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,009 mi
Last recorded144,009 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 EXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 144,009 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 144,009 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 138,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 138,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 132,335 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 111,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 102,170 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 98,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 88,482 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 88,479 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 66,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,795 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,561 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to see r/pads

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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LO59 EXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LO59 EXB, 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 LO59 EXB registered?

LO59 EXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is LO59 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 EXB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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