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WV09 LJC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,190 mi
Last recorded69,190 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2014
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2014 69,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,408 miles

Damage to both front tyre sidewalls - not exposing cords though

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 51,406 miles

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

Damage to both front tyre sidewalls - not exposing cords though

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,675 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 36,573 miles

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

Front brake discs worn thin - replacement required soon.

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

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

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)

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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WV09 LJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV09 LJC, 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 WV09 LJC registered?

WV09 LJC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is WV09 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 LJC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV09 LJC have outstanding finance?

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