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OV09 LNP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,216 mi
Last recorded136,216 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 LNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 136,216 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 136,216 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 124,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 108,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe across body above axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,449 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 97,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,841 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,087 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 82,087 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 77,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 73,403 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,749 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 16,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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OV09 LNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV09 LNP, 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 OV09 LNP registered?

OV09 LNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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