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LR09 YCP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,539 mi
Last recorded114,539 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 114,539 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,072 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,080 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 111,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 89,139 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 88,784 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,189 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front and rear registration plates have protective coating. registration plates legible from distance

Pass 26 Mar 2017 68,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205 55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)

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

engine and under tray covers

Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,153 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and under tray covers

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,356 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,462 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,462 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 36,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre becoming low on tread

rear brake pads starting to become worn

Fail 19 May 2013 36,748 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre becoming low on tread

no smoke emissions detected

rear brake pads starting to become worn

Pass 22 May 2012 29,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre tread starting to break up

offside front tyre tread starting to break up

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 YCP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCP, 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 YCP registered?

LR09 YCP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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