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LC09 XDR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,818 mi
Last recorded136,818 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 XDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 136,818 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 135,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

tail exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2024 134,636 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 134,392 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested BATTERY (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed BATTERY FAIL (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Jacking missing

Pass 22 Jun 2022 129,370 miles

Nearside Front seat belt anchorage casing missing.

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens damaged (no white lights).

Fail 9 Jun 2022 129,090 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 122,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot deteriorated yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt anchorage casing missing.

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens damaged (no white lights).

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear differential ,yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2021 122,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot deteriorated yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt anchorage casing missing.

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens damaged (no white lights).

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear differential ,yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 120,134 miles

Engine cooling fan on constantly when engines running.

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x2 bulbs, 1 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens damaged (no white lights).

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail close to edge of tyre, yellow chalk . 205/55/R16 94W ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Yellow chalk repairable ()

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear differential ,yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 120,132 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cooling fan on constantly when engines running.

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning x2 bulbs, 1 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens damaged (no white lights).

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail close to edge of tyre, yellow chalk . 205/55/R16 94W ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Yellow chalk repairable ()

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear differential ,yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,179 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 117,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 85,245 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 85,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,808 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,549 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 29,648 miles

advise slight play detected to nearside rear wheelbearing at time of test

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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LC09 XDR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XDR, 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 XDR registered?

LC09 XDR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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