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SK59 LHO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,237 mi
Last recorded96,237 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 LHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f lower [ advise replacement ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s washer jet requires attention

Pass 3 Dec 2024 90,748 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 85,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,207 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen marked zone b.

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,561 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,939 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,239 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,155 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 48,098 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,420 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 37,418 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,607 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,246 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)

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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SK59 LHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK59 LHO, 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 SK59 LHO registered?

SK59 LHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is SK59 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 LHO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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