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HY09 LWA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,843 mi
Last recorded142,843 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 LWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 142,843 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 142,843 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 31 Dec 2021 125,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 122,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,010 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,441 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 80,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,827 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 64,648 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 64,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 42,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 35,141 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,001 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 LWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LWA, 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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HY09 LWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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