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LO59 HPL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

266,248 mi
Last recorded266,248 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 266,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 158,774 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 233,005 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 209,701 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 188,486 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,764 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily Worn On Inner & Outter Shoulders.

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,416 miles

front tyres worn on edge

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,617 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 48,617 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 43,011 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Reverse camara protrodes number plate but not obscuring letters

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 36,803 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 HPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HPL, 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 HPL registered?

LO59 HPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is LO59 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 HPL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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