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LR09 JJE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,474 mi
Last recorded134,474 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 JJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 134,474 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 134,472 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,300 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 115,300 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 100,676 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 100,662 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,150 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,637 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 77,861 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 70,285 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 70,285 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,851 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 55,851 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 48,561 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,322 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 48,322 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,246 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,992 miles

2x front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Feb 2014 39,992 miles

2x front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,490 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 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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