MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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
Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Engine cover and undertrays fitted
Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
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
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FY09 LPJ safe to buy?
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