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LP09 FSF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,749 mi
Last recorded72,749 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP09 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,749 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 71,217 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays showing sign of oil

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,860 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 61,860 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,734 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 59,734 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,086 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON BOTH SIDES SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 45,547 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

diesel injection pump loose on engine(bolts missing)

Fail 30 Apr 2019 45,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

injection pump loose on engine

injector blowing

Pass 10 May 2018 40,764 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 40,764 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,529 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,860 miles

Floor undertray damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2016 27,859 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

floor undertray damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage nearside rear lower arm slight damage offside rear tie bar

Fail 10 Sep 2015 26,674 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage nearside rear lower arm slight damage offside rear tie bar

Fail 17 Apr 2015 26,654 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 22,494 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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LP09 FSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FSF, 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 LP09 FSF registered?

LP09 FSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is LP09 FSF safe to buy?

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