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LG09 FNP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,294 mi
Last recorded102,294 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 FNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 102,294 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 100,175 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 88,953 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 76,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 68,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,169 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,064 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,373 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

osr tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2014 27,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

osr tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,572 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LG09 FNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG09 FNP, 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 LG09 FNP registered?

LG09 FNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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