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LD09 OFE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,327 mi
Last recorded176,327 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 OFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 176,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRAIGHT ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2026 176,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRAIGHT ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 171,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front SEAT DOESN'T GO BACKWARDS OR FORWARDS

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 171,164 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle NOR INSIDE (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front SEAT DOESN'T GO BACKWARDS OR FORWARDS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 170,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 164,525 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 144,510 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 131,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 126,162 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine pans

tested wet

Pass 16 Feb 2019 112,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine pans

Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,717 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine pans

Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,779 miles

engine pans

Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,651 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,090 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,387 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,065 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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LD09 OFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LD09 OFE, 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 LD09 OFE registered?

LD09 OFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is LD09 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD09 OFE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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