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LG09 ZBL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,986 mi
Last recorded164,986 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 164,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + cut in tread + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front foglamp broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + cracked/perished + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 164,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + cut in tread + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front foglamp broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + cracked/perished + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 150,021 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 133,713 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 118,700 miles

But front tyres worn on inner edge, offside front tyre inner sidewall damage/worn

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 94,356 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 83,600 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,015 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,690 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,452 miles

front thrust arm bushes perished

Fail 9 Apr 2015 46,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,245 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,274 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,112 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 25,111 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG09 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

LG09 ZBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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