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LM09 KNZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,120 mi
Last recorded189,120 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 KNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 189,120 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 189,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 181,203 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 181,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 172,314 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 163,057 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 163,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 157,286 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 157,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 147,878 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 147,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,921 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 112,831 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 112,831 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 May 2015 99,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2015 99,449 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 86,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,892 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,419 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 KNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

LM09 KNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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