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HY09 LSF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,823 mi
Last recorded128,823 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 LSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 128,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 122,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 120,624 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 120,624 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 117,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe has corrosion to front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges 225/45zr17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe has corrosion to front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring has corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit 245/40zr17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling has slight cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 109,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexable hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexible hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 101,452 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe into front flexible hose has slight corrosion nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread blocks 225/45r17 wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 94,952 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,225 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 70,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2014 56,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear light damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HY09 LSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY09 LSF, 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 HY09 LSF registered?

HY09 LSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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