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LD09 TSO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,113 mi
Last recorded168,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 TSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 168,113 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 168,113 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced fitted with 24v bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 161,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides lipped (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 161,363 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides lipped (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb retaining clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 149,153 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 149,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 138,316 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 130,316 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides below 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 130,316 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides below 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,668 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 112,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,673 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 97,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,661 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,220 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,151 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 TSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LD09 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

LD09 TSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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