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DU59 LLK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,028 mi
Last recorded129,028 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 LLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 129,028 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 128,991 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,604 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,830 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,830 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,669 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Fail 20 Apr 2017 57,669 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn

Fail 14 Dec 2016 52,136 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge very close

Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 21,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,056 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,976 miles

Nearside 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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DU59 LLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU59 LLK, 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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DU59 LLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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