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LO59 WAE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,983 mi
Last recorded142,983 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 WAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 142,983 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 138,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 121,339 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 121,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,563 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 99,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,007 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,976 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,692 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 51,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,758 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,828 miles

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Rear tyres have worn to approx:; 3.5mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 22,470 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 13,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,230 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 WAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WAE, 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 WAE registered?

LO59 WAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LO59 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 WAE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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