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LD09 LKM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,499 mi
Last recorded116,499 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 LKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,499 miles

Offside Front Dip beam light output reduced.

Fail 11 Aug 2021 116,499 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Dip beam light output reduced.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 105,289 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 105,289 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 97,807 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,590 miles

Offside Rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,590 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,750 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 81,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,339 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,700 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,509 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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LD09 LKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LD09 LKM, 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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LD09 LKM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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