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LL09 HVB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,852 mi
Last recorded161,852 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 HVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 161,852 miles

Offside Front lower front suspension arm inner bush slightly worn and perished

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 161,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear sub frame corroded

both front lower suspension arm front arm inner bush worn and slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2023 153,401 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

both front tyres worn edges

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Sep 2023 153,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

both front tyres worn edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2022 141,422 miles

Front Brake Discs worn and lipped

Fail 9 Sep 2022 141,223 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake Discs worn and lipped

Pass 13 Sep 2021 130,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges

chip in screen

Fail 13 Sep 2021 130,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges

chip in screen

Pass 11 Sep 2020 122,192 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

both front anti roll bar drop link lower boots perished

Pass 12 Sep 2019 113,674 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2018 102,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,985 miles

Is front and never rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,440 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,172 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 63,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,647 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,954 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 39,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,013 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,127 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 HVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB registered?

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

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