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FL09 LJX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,892 mi
Last recorded171,892 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 LJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 171,892 miles

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

o/s/f tyre as punture

Pass 29 Sep 2025 168,374 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 164,573 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 164,506 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 156,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 150,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 143,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 143,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 133,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm pointing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,675 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,725 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cracks in tread and side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,769 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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FL09 LJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FL09 LJX, 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 FL09 LJX registered?

FL09 LJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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The MOT history for FL09 LJX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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