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LC09 KME

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,831 mi
Last recorded203,831 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 KME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 203,831 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight to all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield hanging down onto exhaust

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 203,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dim in comparison to N/S (4.1.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight to all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield hanging down onto exhaust

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 185,612 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 185,610 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 185,501 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 163,163 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 163,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 145,516 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts have very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 145,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts have very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 134,285 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

rear seat belts not checked due to luggage

Pass 8 Sep 2018 119,297 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 106,059 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,193 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,261 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,115 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 24,115 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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LC09 KME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LC09 KME, 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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LC09 KME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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