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LL58 SMU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,552 mi
Last recorded138,552 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 SMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 138,552 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 138,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 133,126 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 133,126 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 129,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 120,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 120,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides, adjusted ok (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 112,556 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front fog lamp units cracked

both rear brake pipes rusty

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

babyseat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,057 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 34,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs lipped

Pass 16 Dec 2011 24,850 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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LL58 SMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LL58 SMU, 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 LL58 SMU registered?

LL58 SMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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