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LC09 LZX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,854 mi
Last recorded51,854 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 LZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 51,854 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 50,177 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 50,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 46,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 41,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 36,543 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 34,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 33,002 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 May 2020 33,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2019 29,491 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 26,411 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 21,382 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 18,591 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 18,591 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fail 25 May 2016 18,538 miles

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

Nearside Front disc lipped

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing outer tread has cracking

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage cracking on outer edge tread area tread near legal limit

Offside Front disc lipped

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage inner tread low near legal limit cracking outer edge tread area

Pass 21 May 2015 15,988 miles

All tyres have outer edges perishing.

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 13 May 2014 13,077 miles

offside front tyre outer wall slight damage.

Pass 29 May 2013 11,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 7,939 miles

Cracks on offside front tyre outer tread edge.

Small cut on offside rear tyre inner side wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

LC09 LZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2009.

Is LC09 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC09 LZX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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