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LG09 ZFM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,730 mi
Last recorded90,730 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 ZFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 90,730 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 83,910 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 83,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 77,514 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 77,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 75,409 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF+OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nsf+osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR+NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Fail 29 Oct 2019 67,738 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO 3MM

Pass 29 Oct 2019 67,738 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 67,738 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,300 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,082 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 28 Feb 2015 52,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,872 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 ZFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZFM, 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 LG09 ZFM registered?

LG09 ZFM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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