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LL09 PYW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

213,142 mi
Last recorded213,142 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 213,142 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 213,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 187,964 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge/Tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated / Tyre worn low on inner edge / Tyre size 255/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 255/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 174,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 174,585 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 173,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 161,242 miles

oil leak engine bay

Fail 24 Jan 2019 165,509 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

oil leak engine bay

Fail 10 Dec 2018 161,235 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak engine bay

Pass 16 Mar 2018 152,384 miles

Bad oil leak from engine bay.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 152,360 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Bad oil leak from engine bay.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2018 151,237 miles

Large oil leak engine bay

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 150,100 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 149,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge badly worn (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

BAKE TEST NOT DONE DUE TO CONDITION OF REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 24 Jan 2017 140,519 miles

engine management light on

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 140,504 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 130,932 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,898 miles

front tyres wearing edges

under side covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 126,736 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 106,551 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,120 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 PYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

LL09 PYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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