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LS09 JZP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,298 mi
Last recorded177,298 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 177,298 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 177,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 168,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 158,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 145,862 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 134,906 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 122,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight damage

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 111,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

front and rear brake discs worn/pitted/scored

Fail 25 May 2017 111,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

front and rear brake discs worn/pitted/scored

Pass 17 May 2016 96,644 miles

Front Lower forward arms bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted /worn

covers fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 96,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower forward arms bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted /worn

covers fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 83,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 3.1mm

front tyres showing wear on outer edges

nearside and offside front lower forward suspension arms bushs slight movement

offside rear tyre inner sidewall small cut

rear tyres 2.6mm 2.9mm

Fail 18 May 2015 83,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 3.1mm

front tyres showing wear on outer edges

nearside and offside front lower forward suspension arms bushs slight movement

offside rear tyre inner sidewall small cut

rear tyres 2.6mm 2.9mm

Pass 7 May 2014 66,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 46,218 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,683 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 41,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JZP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JZP, 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 JZP registered?

LS09 JZP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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