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LO59 EXU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,426 mi
Last recorded117,426 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 EXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 117,426 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 107,194 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 107,194 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 102,030 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 102,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,043 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 88,040 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,422 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 60,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + thorn in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,263 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 30,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 24,493 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,086 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 EXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

LO59 EXU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is LO59 EXU safe to buy?

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