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LO59 HRX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,009 mi
Last recorded48,009 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 HRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 48,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 43,620 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 38,733 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 34,085 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 34,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 29,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 22,769 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 22,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2016 19,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 17,520 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 15,372 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 15,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 13,513 miles

nearside front tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

nearside front tyre has a cut but not in excess of 25 mm

nearside rear tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

offside front tyre cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 28 Nov 2012 10,796 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 7,321 miles

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

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

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

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 HRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LO59 HRX?

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What year was LO59 HRX registered?

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

Is LO59 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 HRX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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