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LR09 JKX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,312 mi
Last recorded180,312 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 180,312 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 170,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 170,173 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 169,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 166,440 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 162,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 160,249 miles

Central Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 155,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 150,398 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 145,734 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 140,355 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 118,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 109,265 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,318 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 86,670 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 JKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JKX, 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 JKX registered?

LR09 JKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is LR09 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 JKX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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