MOT Status
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132,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both projector style headlamp dip beams have reduced light emissions. Suspect bulbs starting to fail or poorly fitted. Recommend inspection.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Handbrake release lever loose.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread.255/35R1894Y xl. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both projector style headlamp dip beams have reduced light emissions. Suspect bulbs starting to fail or poorly fitted. Recommend inspection.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Handbrake release lever loose.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread.255/35R1894Y xl. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Pebble stuck in catch mechanism. (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
undershields restricting underside view
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 255/35/18 ** (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine warning light on.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine warning light on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LC09 XOD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XOD, 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 XOD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2009.
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