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LG09 YZJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,157 mi
Last recorded76,157 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 YZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 76,157 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 73,526 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 71,833 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 70,156 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,450 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2021 64,987 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 62,660 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 58,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 54,271 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 50,655 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 50,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear split in sidewall not deep enough to show chords

Pass 20 May 2016 44,732 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,696 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,432 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,034 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on very outer edge

Pass 22 May 2012 25,376 miles

Deep cracks on inner sidewall of rear tyres.

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

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

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 YZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG09 YZJ registered?

LG09 YZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is LG09 YZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 YZJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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