MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault all brake discs corroded (1.6 (b))
Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
all brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
handbrake effort low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
brakes fluxuating slightly
general corrosion in rear suspension components
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
Slight play in front wheel bearings
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside nearside front road wheel repaired/welded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs heavily worn
offside lower parking lamp not working in bumper
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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HN09 LEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HN09 LEF, 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 HN09 LEF registered?
HN09 LEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.
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