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LC09 AAV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,163 mi
Last recorded161,163 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 AAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 161,163 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 155,759 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 151,324 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 151,324 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 144,574 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 144,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Attached to front suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2021 133,842 miles

Nearside Front damage to outside sidewall

Nearside windscreen wiper severely deteriorated

Offside windscreen wiper severely deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2020 129,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 124,696 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 124,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 118,372 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f & o/s/f headlight cleaning device inoprative

Fail 9 Aug 2018 118,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f & o/s/f headlight cleaning device inoprative

Pass 9 May 2017 109,241 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 98,758 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 87,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,250 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 57,248 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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LC09 AAV 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 72.2%.

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 LC09 AAV, 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 LC09 AAV registered?

LC09 AAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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