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HY09 LVK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,712 mi
Last recorded181,712 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 181,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 171,207 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 169,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 167,751 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 167,730 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 161,740 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 161,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 152,115 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 129,635 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread worn near to 2mm.

offside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front lower suspension arm (front arm) inner mounting bush starting to deteriorate

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded above rear axle.

power steering belt starting to perish.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,558 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly perished in tread.

nearside front lower suspension arm (front arm) inner mounting bush starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 brake discs starting to wear

Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,410 miles

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 LVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LVK, 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 LVK registered?

HY09 LVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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The MOT history for HY09 LVK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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