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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
rear inner pads seem low
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
rear inner pads seem low
MANUFACTURESUNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS ON VEHICLE
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MANUFACTURESUNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS ON VEHICLE
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TREAD INNER EDGE 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TREAD INNER EDGE 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TREAD INNER EDGE 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edges.x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edges.x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer shoulder. possibly not repairable 205/55/16
winter tyres fitted across front axle and o/s/r
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LT09 BUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 LT09 BUF, 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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LT09 BUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2009.
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