MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust mount broken
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
2x front tyres worn on inner edges
2x front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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LR09 JJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 JJE, 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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LR09 JJE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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