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ML09 LWF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 LWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 96,455 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,463 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 58,104 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 58,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18y Goodyear (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb in upside down (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 47,044 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 38,494 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 33,580 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,695 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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ML09 LWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML09 LWF, 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 ML09 LWF registered?

ML09 LWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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