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HY09 LVO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

146,908 mi
Last recorded146,908 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 LVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 146,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 137,276 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 137,276 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 128,872 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 128,872 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken incomplete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension rear arm lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner end tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 124,610 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 117,787 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 117,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 112,626 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 112,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

under side of vehicle wet with oil

Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,027 miles

Offside front wheel bearing has slightly play

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 106,027 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside front wheel bearing has slightly play

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 97,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 97,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,225 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,218 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 60,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,629 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 46,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,231 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 28,231 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HY09 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

HY09 LVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for HY09 LVO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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