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L19 KJW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,882 mi
Last recorded170,882 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 KJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 170,882 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 170,846 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 163,625 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 218,416 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 218,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 201,546 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 201,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 185,420 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear pads getting low

Rear tyre valves starting to split

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 5 May 2017 161,670 miles

Front discs inner surface lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on out side edge

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 9 May 2016 142,852 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 125,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,103 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)

Pass 9 May 2013 96,077 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 96,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,246 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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L19 KJW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L19 KJW, 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 L19 KJW registered?

L19 KJW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2009.

Is L19 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 KJW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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