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LR09 YXK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,847 mi
Last recorded126,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 126,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 102,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through out vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,483 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2020 80,380 miles
Fail 31 May 2020 80,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,323 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 79,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Various lights with twin bulbs where only one bulb is working, n/s/f side, n/s/r side, n/s/r stop, o/s/r side.

Pass 30 May 2018 70,810 miles

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

Front bumper damage and grill and bonnet

Front head lights repaired

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and front to rears covered by trims (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and hard to see in arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays

Fail 29 May 2018 70,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front bumper damage and grill and bonnet

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and front to rears covered by trims (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and hard to see in arms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and covered in under seal and covered by covers and hard to see (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both and covered in under seal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cuts

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 53,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,001 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges,tread starting to crack.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,639 miles

Small cracks in tread of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,981 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,616 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 YXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

LR09 YXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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