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LR09 JGO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,141 mi
Last recorded152,141 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 JGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 152,141 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 152,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,725 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 141,674 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 132,975 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 125,430 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 113,040 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,890 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,406 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,413 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,182 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 65,181 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 57,071 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sill cover fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sill cover fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR09 JGO, 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 JGO registered?

LR09 JGO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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