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LS09 UXF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,545 mi
Last recorded134,545 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 UXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 134,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlight unit slightly loose

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rear brake pads NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres 3mm 245/40 x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 125,186 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 125,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Advise strong smell of diesel / unable to see any leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre zero tread outer and inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread inner shoulder tyre size 225 / 45 x17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 113,757 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 113,415 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Wood seated between rim and tyre / damaged (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Screen cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine bay area and underside vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise Aux belt wet with fuel

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre perishing / low tyre 1,7mm near fail size 245/40 x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,277 miles

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

Sill & Underside covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 13 Nov 2020 105,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Sill & Underside covers. Unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 29 May 2019 85,996 miles

Nearside Front 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))

nsf wheel arch missing

osf fog light damaged

Fail 22 May 2019 85,653 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nsf wheel arch missing

osf fog light damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,832 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,150 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,917 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,459 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 42,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 25 Apr 2014 36,037 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,472 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,686 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 UXF 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 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 UXF, 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 UXF registered?

LS09 UXF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is LS09 UXF safe to buy?

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