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LO59 EYJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,895 mi
Last recorded164,895 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 EYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 164,895 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2025 160,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 153,208 miles

ALL UNDER BODY COVERED IN MUD

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear UNDERINFLATED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 153,208 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONT TO REAR, BOTH (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDER BODY COVERED IN MUD

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear UNDERINFLATED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 144,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 128,154 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 128,154 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 112,389 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 112,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 104,761 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 104,741 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,107 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 73,139 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 73,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 63,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 63,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2015 52,777 miles

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

Towing hook fitted in bumper

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,777 miles

Towing hook fitted in bumper

Pass 2 May 2014 41,677 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,564 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 EYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EYJ, 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 EYJ registered?

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

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