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LC09 KNR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,683 mi
Last recorded168,683 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 KNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 168,683 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 165,053 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 165,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 158,047 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Dec 2022 158,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2022 153,811 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 31 Dec 2020 137,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 134,326 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))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 130,322 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 127,025 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 127,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2016 125,695 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 121,350 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 121,350 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2014 105,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 105,409 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 91,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 74,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KNR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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