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LV59 LUA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,043 mi
Last recorded91,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,043 miles

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

vibration when you rev up car

Fail 30 Jul 2019 91,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vibration when you rev up car

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,945 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 84,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,551 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 73,550 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 73,308 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn close (4.1.E.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,842 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 54,886 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,435 miles

emissions to clean would not take a reading

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,612 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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LV59 LUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LV59 LUA, 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 LV59 LUA registered?

LV59 LUA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is LV59 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 LUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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