MOT Status
ValidMileage
188,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edge, cords next. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edge, cords next. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edge, cords next. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edge, cords next. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower roll bar link dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
parking brake has only just met the minimum requirement 16%
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR59 HBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 LR59 HBU, 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 LR59 HBU registered?
LR59 HBU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.
Is LR59 HBU safe to buy?
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