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LO59 EXN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,990 mi
Last recorded112,990 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 EXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,391 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 86,501 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 86,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,207 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Front brake discs rusty and worn

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

Some brake pipes have been greased (to cover/hide rust)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 76,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Front brake discs rusty and worn

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

Some brake pipes have been greased (to cover/hide rust)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,031 miles

all brake pipes corroded and have previously been greased making full inspection not possible

offside front brake pipe corroded close to excessive recommend replacement

rear sub frame bushes appear to worn, full inspection not possible with wheels on

Fail 15 Apr 2016 67,002 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes corroded and have previously been greased making full inspection not possible

offside front brake pipe corroded close to excessive recommend replacement

rear sub frame bushes appear to worn, full inspection not possible with wheels on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,883 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,005 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,929 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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LO59 EXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LO59 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

LO59 EXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is LO59 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 EXN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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