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LL09 HUJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,230 mi
Last recorded166,230 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 HUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 166,230 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 159,520 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 158,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 148,918 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 148,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 143,489 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 143,489 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2020 134,236 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 125,467 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 114,548 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,560 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,560 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,792 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Sep 2016 94,736 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,611 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 83,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,422 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,008 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

flashing up on the dash that the offside and nearside front parking lights are not working

offside front fog light not working

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

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 HUJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LL09 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

LL09 HUJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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