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LL09 APX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,184 mi
Last recorded135,184 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 APX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 135,184 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 135,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 133,090 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 130,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 126,614 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 122,989 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,213 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 120,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 115,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 109,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,502 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 89,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,125 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 84,125 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 68,871 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 68,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 53,340 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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LL09 APX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LL09 APX, 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 LL09 APX registered?

LL09 APX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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