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LX09 UAN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,130 mi
Last recorded124,130 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 UAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 124,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2020 107,863 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 100,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2018 92,076 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2018 92,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,529 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,466 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 72,463 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre badly damaged outer wall

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre damaged outer wall

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,995 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,839 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 55,734 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 47,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,472 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,630 miles

advise front tyre treads low

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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LX09 UAN 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 64.7%.

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 LX09 UAN, 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 LX09 UAN registered?

LX09 UAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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The MOT history for LX09 UAN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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