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LB09 KLE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 KLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 100,379 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 90,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

power steering belt squealing

Fail 13 Oct 2023 90,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

power steering belt squealing

Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,318 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 77,900 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Park brake has poor effort

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,676 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 72,676 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,119 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Fail 28 Nov 2019 69,118 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 29 Nov 2018 61,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

oil level on minimum advise regular checks?

Fail 29 Nov 2018 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted and worn to 2.mm. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

oil level on minimum advise regular checks?

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

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

slight corrosion forming on brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,409 miles

Front lower suspension front arms bushes slightly perished

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

brake pipes rusty

brake vacuum pipe chaffing on induction pipe

Fail 28 Nov 2016 47,407 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front lower suspension front arms bushes slightly perished

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

brake pipes rusty

brake vacuum pipe chaffing on induction pipe

Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,639 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 38,638 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 31,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,600 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,095 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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LB09 KLE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LB09 KLE, 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 LB09 KLE registered?

LB09 KLE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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