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LS09 UXK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,299 mi
Last recorded141,299 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 141,299 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 128,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 128,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 124,309 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Sep 2019 122,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks developing / inner side wall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre brake pipes becoming corroded / rear section . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,700 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 118,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks and splits to inner side wall / tyre worn bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inner side wall / 225/45/r17 . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks and splits developing to inner side wall / worn bald in inner edge / recommend replacement . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe s corroded at rear in mounting clips unable to see centre section under trays fitted . (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear and in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded at flex joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,680 miles

both front tyres close to limits

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Sep 2015 94,679 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken coil spring (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,122 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,395 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 51,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,457 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 UXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

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

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