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GV09 LSO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,800 mi
Last recorded122,800 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 LSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 122,800 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 110,809 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,959 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Oct 2023 88,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 85,611 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 78,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 78,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,679 miles

Offside Dipped beam dim.

Offside wiper smearing

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Aug 2019 75,296 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside wiper smearing

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall no ply or cords exposed 225/45/17/91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sideeall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

T P M S indicator on

Fail 10 Sep 2018 69,937 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall no ply or cords exposed 225/45/17/91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sideeall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

T P M S indicator on

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,071 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 54,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,660 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 50,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,792 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,955 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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GV09 LSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 GV09 LSO, 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 GV09 LSO registered?

GV09 LSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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