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LL04 ORN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,317 mi
Last recorded130,317 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 ORN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 130,317 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 17 Jun 2025 126,982 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 122,667 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 122,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 118,967 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 110,645 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 110,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 14 Jun 2021 102,731 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,306 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,809 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 86,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,832 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,944 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside DIP BEAM DIM.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,466 miles

Nearside Rear TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 43,577 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,948 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 24,140 miles

Near side front tyre worn uneven on inner

Fail 23 Nov 2011 24,133 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Near side front tyre worn uneven on inner

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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LL04 ORN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LL04 ORN, 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 LL04 ORN registered?

LL04 ORN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is LL04 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL04 ORN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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