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LR09 JKV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,093 mi
Last recorded178,093 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 178,093 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 178,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 163,935 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 163,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 153,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 144,729 miles

child seat fitted obscuring adult belt inspection

undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2016 134,453 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 120,521 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 111,207 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 111,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,250 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 91,960 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 JKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JKV, 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 JKV registered?

LR09 JKV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is LR09 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 JKV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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