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EK09 LFW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,865 mi
Last recorded85,865 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 LFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 85,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 81,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,346 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 46,346 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,562 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,929 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,156 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 36,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,919 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 32,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,507 miles

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,618 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lens smashed, Offside front fog lamp cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 18,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,988 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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EK09 LFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK09 LFW, 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 EK09 LFW registered?

EK09 LFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is EK09 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK09 LFW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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