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JS09 LMS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,147 mi
Last recorded98,147 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS09 LMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 98,147 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 93,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 89,923 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,625 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,726 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 78,726 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,944 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

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

Pass 23 May 2018 42,398 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 27,254 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,706 miles

Nearside rear tyre (nail too close to the edge )

Offside rear tyre (nail but not leaking)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 24,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre (nail too close to the edge )

Offside rear tyre (nail but not leaking)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,896 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 21,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s front tyre has cut on the side

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,776 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,889 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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JS09 LMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 JS09 LMS, 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 JS09 LMS registered?

JS09 LMS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is JS09 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS09 LMS 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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