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LL09 GZH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,662 mi
Last recorded86,662 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 86,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively borderline , advise change at next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH front shocks worn (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides , front thrust arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH sides lower rear hub to arm bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 86,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall budging , inner edge bald/breaking through ply , and cuts to cord in tread area , 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively borderline , advise change at next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH front shocks worn (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides , front thrust arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH sides lower rear hub to arm bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,800 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 76,240 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 76,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,565 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 70,565 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,519 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 62,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 59,070 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,336 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 52,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 49,953 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 49,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 44,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,919 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,187 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 27,618 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,256 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 23,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,175 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 GZH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

LL09 GZH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is LL09 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL09 GZH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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