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LG09 UPF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,527 mi
Last recorded130,527 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 UPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 130,527 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 130,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 125,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2023 120,441 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 120,301 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 107,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 102,593 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,487 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 97,227 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted handbrake shoe insecure/ broken inside rear disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,637 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,760 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 35,407 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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LG09 UPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG09 UPF, 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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LG09 UPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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