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KY09 LPN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,461 mi
Last recorded121,461 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 LPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 114,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower balljoint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear General corrsion on rear subframe.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 104,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed neary to cords on outer edge and tyre soft. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 104,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction vehicle 1/7/2008 on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed neary to cords on outer edge and tyre soft. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,943 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides leading to flexi brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 90,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides leading to flexi brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres scrubbed on inside edge very close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,158 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 78,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,023 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 68,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 61,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,833 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,589 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,505 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 31,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,681 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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KY09 LPN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KY09 LPN, 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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KY09 LPN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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