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FY09 LPJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,846 mi
Last recorded140,846 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 LPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 140,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 131,114 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 131,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 121,165 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,279 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 113,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 107,161 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,335 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

light fumes in the cabin area

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,325 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,014 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on nearside front seat ()

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,285 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,297 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on both edges and have outer sidewall damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 50,297 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on both edges and have outer sidewall damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre cut on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2014 41,758 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre cut on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,609 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 26,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FY09 LPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FY09 LPJ, 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 FY09 LPJ registered?

FY09 LPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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