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LG09 HTV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,560 mi
Last recorded112,560 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 HTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 112,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,110 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 97,110 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt doesn't clip in (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,216 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 90,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced very dim (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 85,371 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,353 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 73,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,201 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2014 62,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 58,547 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,385 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 54,385 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,114 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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LG09 HTV 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 75%.

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 LG09 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

LG09 HTV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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