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LC09 LZG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,517 mi
Last recorded106,517 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 106,517 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 106,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has a bulge in side wall 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 102,995 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 102,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at lower tie rod bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 85,701 miles

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

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

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

drivers door trim piece loose but not likely to to cause injury or become detached

Pass 6 May 2019 73,826 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2018 65,129 miles

N/S/R tyre slight cut on inner wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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

Pass 6 May 2017 55,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 44,264 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 1 May 2016 44,219 miles

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

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)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 31,390 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 31,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 27,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 22,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 19,489 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 19,457 miles

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

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

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 LZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LC09 LZG, 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 LC09 LZG registered?

LC09 LZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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