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LS09 ERY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,265 mi
Last recorded144,265 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 ERY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 144,265 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2021 138,062 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 138,018 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,357 miles

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

Nearside Front fog not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 132,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f 1.76 o/s/f 1.75 and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 122,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 122,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front,o/s front,n/s rear and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs corroded

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,535 miles

Engine malfunction lamp on

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside 1.89mm Offside 1.66mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,837 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 92,006 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2013 82,714 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,645 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,449 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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LS09 ERY 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 LS09 ERY, 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 LS09 ERY registered?

LS09 ERY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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