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LR59 HBY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,040 mi
Last recorded144,040 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 HBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 144,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 144,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 125,775 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 125,775 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Washer fluid low (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,829 miles

parking brake just within limits.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 121,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake only just within limits.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 116,130 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,625 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 105,746 miles

Rear tyres close to limit

slight engine noise

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,009 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside sidewall

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in nsf tyre outer sidewall

nsf tyre 1.6 mm inner edge

osf tyre 1 mm inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,451 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 59,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management light elluminated

Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,131 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 37,131 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 34,249 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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LR59 HBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBY, 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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LR59 HBY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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