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LR09 NDV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,744 mi
Last recorded196,744 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 196,744 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 196,744 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 188,225 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 183,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 181,160 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 179,398 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 178,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 175,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 169,777 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 169,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 162,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear tyres close to legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 162,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has bulge in outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear tyres close to legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 147,386 miles

Centre Front front to rear undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015
Pass 7 Jul 2014 122,064 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 122,064 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 116,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 110,146 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 NDV 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 NDV, 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 NDV registered?

LR09 NDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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