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LM09 CYS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,692 mi
Last recorded156,692 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 CYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 156,692 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 3 Sep 2022 156,692 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 155,278 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 155,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 154,782 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 150,737 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 150,737 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment park brake light illuminated when hand brake off (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 134,214 miles

Offside Front Front Fog lamp damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2018 134,214 miles

Offside Front Front Fog lamp damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,416 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 109,415 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,464 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,726 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,096 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2012 32,000 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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LM09 CYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM09 CYS, 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 LM09 CYS registered?

LM09 CYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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