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AO09 LZE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,264 mi
Last recorded88,264 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 88,264 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 83,971 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 83,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 80,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,303 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 76,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,878 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 69,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,850 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 53,393 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 53,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,907 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 37,907 miles

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

Front registration plate missing sales car (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing sales car (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,753 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,238 miles

nearside front tyre perishing on tread

nearside rear tyre perishing on tread

offside front tyre perishing on tread

offside rear tyre perishing on tread

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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AO09 LZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO09 LZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO09 LZE registered?

AO09 LZE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AO09 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 LZE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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