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CU09 LPV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,637 mi
Last recorded62,637 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 62,637 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 57,546 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 54,280 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 54,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35ZR19 91Y DUNLOP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner arm joint facing upwards. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 47,016 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 47,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,687 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted small crack (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 45,682 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge area (Ply or Cords Exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rims area (Cracked) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing out on the inner edges area

Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,276 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 37,022 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,548 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 34,539 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,011 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 21,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 12,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,477 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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CU09 LPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CU09 LPV, 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 CU09 LPV registered?

CU09 LPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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