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LO59 HPU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,587 mi
Last recorded143,587 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 143,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (front ) inner bush deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim has been welding repaired in 2 places . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35x19 outer edge on to outer wall wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/35x19 nail in tread .

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre rear suspension arm (hub to sub-frame )inner bush deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (front ) inner bush deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre rear suspension arm (hub to centre )inner bush deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 143,556 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt jammed - will not pull out . (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL Lamp on .(coolant pump control circuit open ) - vehicle getting hot during test . (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexi hose rubbed and damaged by inner wing plastic panel rubbing it . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (front ) inner bush deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim has been welding repaired in 2 places . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35x19 outer edge on to outer wall wearing . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/35x19 nail in tread .

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre rear suspension arm (hub to sub-frame )inner bush deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (front ) inner bush deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre rear suspension arm (hub to centre )inner bush deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 139,599 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 139,596 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL Lamp on - indicating a malfunction . (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly lipped , pitted and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern low and incorrect in shape . (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (rear most ) suspension arm ball joint excessively worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid pipe (above rear flexi hose to brake calliper ) excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly lipped , pitted and worn . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure coil spring incorrectly seated at top mounting . (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern low and incorrect in shape . (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower(rear most ) suspension arm ball joint excessively worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid pipe (above rear flexi hose to brake calliper) excessively corroded and leaking fluid . (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coolant leak Engine coolant leaking down inner wing - over steering rack area .

Pass 19 Jun 2024 136,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 136,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 134,314 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 134,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 132,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 131,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 128,952 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 125,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2018 118,263 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 118,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,546 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 109,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in the centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks to the walls (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 103,878 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 100,303 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 88,546 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

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 HPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HPU, 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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LO59 HPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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