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LP09 FOH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,594 mi
Last recorded96,594 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP09 FOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2025 96,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2024 91,601 miles

Nearside Front headlamp insecure and damaged

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp insecure and damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 86,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 80,833 miles

windscreen has a sun visor strip

Pass 19 Apr 2021 72,644 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 72,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,957 miles

Rear Both tyres cracking around sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch cover missing

Fail 19 Sep 2018 62,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch cover missing

Pass 8 Aug 2017 61,972 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,588 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre starting to seperate on tread

n/s rear tyre getting low and side wall damage

side wall damage o/.s rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,403 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 50,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,955 miles

nearside + offside front tyre's perished + cut's on outer side walls

Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside + offside front tyre's perished + cut's on outer side walls

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,719 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyre's perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,428 miles

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

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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LP09 FOH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LP09 FOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP09 FOH registered?

LP09 FOH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is LP09 FOH safe to buy?

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