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LM09 CZB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,479 mi
Last recorded153,479 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 153,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 140,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 15 Oct 2021 138,096 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 134,169 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 132,018 miles

Front both front brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,798 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 120,141 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 120,141 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr/osr (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 102,612 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,150 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 93,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 71,157 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 71,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,840 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 47,840 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,239 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 CZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

LM09 CZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is LM09 CZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 CZB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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