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OE59 LGZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,460 mi
Last recorded172,460 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE59 LGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 172,460 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2022 172,322 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 149,391 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 149,320 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 126,631 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 112,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,097 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 82,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,001 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 69,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,062 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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OE59 LGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE59 LGZ, 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 OE59 LGZ registered?

OE59 LGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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The MOT history for OE59 LGZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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