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LC09 XOD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,204 mi
Last recorded132,204 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 XOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 132,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 132,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 126,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 121,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 121,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 116,495 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 116,495 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 110,304 miles

Both projector style headlamp dip beams have reduced light emissions. Suspect bulbs starting to fail or poorly fitted. Recommend inspection.

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

Handbrake release lever loose.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread.255/35R1894Y xl. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 110,304 miles

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

Both projector style headlamp dip beams have reduced light emissions. Suspect bulbs starting to fail or poorly fitted. Recommend inspection.

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

Handbrake release lever loose.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread.255/35R1894Y xl. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Pebble stuck in catch mechanism. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undershields restricting underside view

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,573 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 102,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 255/35/18 ** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,737 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 94,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,390 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 73,701 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,111 miles

Engine warning light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,111 miles

Engine warning light on.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,324 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,506 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,960 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 XOD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOD, 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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LC09 XOD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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