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LM09 TZG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,497 mi
Last recorded138,497 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 TZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 138,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,450 miles

front grill insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2022 137,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front grill insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2022 137,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front has accident damage

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Inner brake pads low

tyre indicator in dash

Pass 28 Sep 2021 136,667 miles

Damage to rear bumper.

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 135,687 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 133,816 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 133,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,666 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 111,480 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 94,328 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CATELATIC CONVERTER (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% OUTER (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% LOWER (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% INNER (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,964 miles

AIR FRESHENER BLOCKING VIEW REMOVED

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED BLOCKING SOME ITEMS .

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL IN IT

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 44,962 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,393 miles

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

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 TZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

LM09 TZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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