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LG09 ZFL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,790 mi
Last recorded192,790 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 192,790 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 184,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 175,280 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above and across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 167,257 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Oct 2019 160,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 160,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Unable to check rear seat belts due to some bagages

Pass 26 Oct 2018 148,233 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above diff across axle (1.1.11 (c))

damage to outer sidewall nsr tyre

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 148,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above diff across axle (1.1.11 (c))

damage to outer sidewall nsr tyre

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,257 miles

Both front tyres perished on outer edges.

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 127,175 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,033 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 110,033 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

off side front fog lamp not working

oil leaking from turbo oil seals

Fail 4 Apr 2013 86,385 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,385 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,856 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 ZFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc 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 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

LG09 ZFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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