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DE09 LOF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,871 mi
Last recorded107,871 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 107,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 105,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 99,314 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 99,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 94,744 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 94,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,123 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 88,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,909 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 67,133 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,411 miles

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

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,411 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,135 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 35,059 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,382 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,404 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 19,096 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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DE09 LOF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE09 LOF, 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 DE09 LOF registered?

DE09 LOF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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