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LO59 HPV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,893 mi
Last recorded108,893 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 108,893 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 108,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 107,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 100,000 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 99,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 89,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,755 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 76,752 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & worn edge and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly ()

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image slightly distorted

Offside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear road wheel may have a slight crack

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

check tyre pressure - message displayed

Fail 20 Apr 2018 68,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly ()

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image slightly distorted

Offside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear road wheel may have a slight crack

Offside Rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

check tyre pressure - message displayed

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,570 miles

Check tyre warning message displayed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also has cuts on outer wall and is worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slight crack ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 60,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Check tyre warning message displayed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also has cuts on outer wall and is worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slight crack ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,699 miles

tyre sidewalls kerb damage in sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,261 miles

Off side rear tyre has a nail in tread inner wall showing splits.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,502 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,145 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 HPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HPV, 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 HPV registered?

LO59 HPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is LO59 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 HPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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