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LR09 YDJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,552 mi
Last recorded118,552 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 118,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 113,164 miles

Adv Nearside Indicator Repeater Lamp Showing Fault On Dash

Fail 17 Dec 2024 112,871 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Offside And Nearside Front Metal Brake Lines Very Badly Corroded.......... (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Offside And Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Link Lower Dust Covers Badly Split and Leaking Grease............ (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front Registration Plate Impact Damage /Poor condition............ (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Offside And Nearside Rear Metal Brake Pipes Very Heavily Corroded And Poor Condition............ (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adv Both Offside And Nearside Front Hub Bearing Slight Play............. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Strongly Adv Nearside Front Indicator Door Repeater Lamp showing Fault On Dash...........

Pass 4 Jan 2024 108,484 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 104,068 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

engine cover,under tray and both side under sill cover fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 100,630 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet opened hardlly (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

under tray, engine cover and both side under sill cover fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2020 96,134 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover, under tray and both side under sill cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,347 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 90,346 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 81,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,319 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,182 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,760 miles

offside rear tyre cracking within tread

offside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Aug 2014 49,615 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking within tread

offside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,958 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,503 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 YDJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR09 YDJ registered?

LR09 YDJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is LR09 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 YDJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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