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LR09 EJL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,844 mi
Last recorded138,844 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 138,844 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 118,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front front lowerand o/s/f front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 85,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,561 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 64,421 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 64,421 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,836 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 56,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,299 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 53,299 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 53,293 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,320 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,977 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 25 Feb 2014 18,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,595 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,683 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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LR09 EJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LR09 EJL, 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 LR09 EJL registered?

LR09 EJL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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