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LR59 UVW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 UVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,638 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 86,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,600 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 77,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs worn

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

Slight play front wheel bearings

stone chip windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,703 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,030 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,420 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2014 56,420 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres deteriorated and worn on edges

wipers deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,855 miles

nearside front tyre-slight cuts in tyre wall and slight damage

Fail 20 Nov 2013 46,855 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre-slight cuts in tyre wall and slight damage

nearside rear tyre -tyre wall is cut slightly and has slight damage

Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,261 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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 UVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

LR59 UVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is LR59 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 UVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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