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LT09 KVF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,463 mi
Last recorded199,463 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 KVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 199,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 189,438 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 175,488 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 170,697 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 154,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 122,934 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 122,905 miles

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,285 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,473 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor.

n/s/f tyre poor(cracks and splits in tread).

rear brake pads getting low.

slight front wheel bearing play.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,674 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,844 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LT09 KVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LT09 KVF, 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 LT09 KVF registered?

LT09 KVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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