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LR09 JOU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,377 mi
Last recorded164,377 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 164,377 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 161,233 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 161,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 156,756 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 150,969 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 146,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 143,365 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 140,036 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 134,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brakes binding

Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 124,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 114,165 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 114,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 103,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,685 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,642 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 JOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU registered?

LR09 JOU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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