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LO59 EXC

2009 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,015 mi
Last recorded99,015 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 30048,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 EXC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 99,015 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 98,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Brake pipe gone through drive shaft boot dangerous (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture INCORRECTLY FITTED TO CLOSE TO STEERING COUPLING AND EXHAUST (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,812 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 95,438 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Both front side lights intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED AT NS/F INNER CHASSIS LEG (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Support rubber worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 93,170 miles

3rd brake light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,463 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad warning light indicating a fault, but pads more than 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded brake pipes on ns/f along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 80,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,017 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 72,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,581 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,150 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,856 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 36,286 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,973 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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LO59 EXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 48,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO59 EXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LO59 EXC registered?

LO59 EXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is LO59 EXC safe to buy?

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