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LC09 XEG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,049 mi
Last recorded105,049 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 XEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 105,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 101,954 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damage

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

Fail 13 May 2024 101,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

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

Pass 4 May 2023 98,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 93,258 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 93,258 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 88,905 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 88,905 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury passenger door mirror cover incomplete (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded, beneath wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded, beneath wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,011 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 59,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 44,663 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 13,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,549 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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LC09 XEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

LC09 XEG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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