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LR09 NDF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,791 mi
Last recorded152,791 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 152,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 145,851 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 145,851 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 222,100 miles

both front tyres worn on outeredges

Fail 31 May 2022 222,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

both front tyres worn on outeredges

Pass 16 Jun 2021 130,358 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 125,382 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 125,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 118,459 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 107,909 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 107,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 98,302 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

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

Pass 3 May 2016 91,414 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 85,137 miles

eml light on

Fail 7 May 2015 85,137 miles

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

front and rear brake pads are low

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

eml light on

very heavy wear nearside rear tyre inner tread

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 49,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NDF, 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 NDF registered?

LR09 NDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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