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LL08 JAM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,938 mi
Last recorded128,938 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 JAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 128,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 121,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 117,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 110,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 104,252 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 104,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,999 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre near to limit

Offside Rear tyre near to limit

Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,630 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 22 Oct 2016 62,316 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Oct 2015 56,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2014 49,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

wipers streaky

Fail 18 Oct 2014 49,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

wipers streaky

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Repeater lense is slightly insecure

N/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre is starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 36,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 28,778 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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LL08 JAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 LL08 JAM, 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 LL08 JAM registered?

LL08 JAM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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