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LG09 HUP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,116 mi
Last recorded56,116 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 HUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 56,116 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,530 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 54,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,104 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 50,103 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner And Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seats Folded Down Unable to check Seat Belts

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 43,942 miles

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

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 20 Dec 2018 36,654 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 29,454 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 27,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,931 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,724 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,983 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,755 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,290 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 HUP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

LG09 HUP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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