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LFS 2

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,826 mi
Last recorded63,826 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFS 2
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 63,826 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 63,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,173 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2024 58,513 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2023 56,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 52,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,810 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2021 49,810 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,734 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 40,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,517 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 32,989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,729 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,923 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,048 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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LFS 2 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LFS 2, 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 LFS 2 registered?

LFS 2 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is LFS 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFS 2 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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