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LS09 XJV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,816 mi
Last recorded130,816 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 XJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2023 130,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 117,217 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 117,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 111,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 100,756 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,784 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,201 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,575 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,729 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 32,222 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 May 2012 32,222 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 XJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

LS09 XJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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