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LR59 NHA

2009 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,232 mi
Last recorded159,232 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 32090,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 NHA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 159,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 159,208 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 147,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 145,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 143,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 143,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 141,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 141,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 137,947 miles

off side lower arm dust cover has pin hole both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2017 133,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,022 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 128,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 122,077 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,016 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 93,096 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,666 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,973 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 70,949 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 59,336 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 58,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,330 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,219 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 27,217 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?

Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,844
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 956
Brake pipe excessively corroded 672
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 303
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 294
position lamp(s) not working 249
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LR59 NHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 90,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 956 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR59 NHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR59 NHA registered?

LR59 NHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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