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LC09 KOE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,331 mi
Last recorded166,331 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 166,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 156,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 145,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 145,243 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 137,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 122,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,143 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,143 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,374 miles

Engine covers and under trays

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 90,374 miles

Engine covers and under trays

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2016 86,760 miles

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

engine covered/under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,051 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,209 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn bald of usable tread on both shoulders.

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 55,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,942 miles

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

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 KOE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC09 KOE, 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 KOE registered?

LC09 KOE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is LC09 KOE safe to buy?

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