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LJ09 DSY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,507 mi
Last recorded165,507 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 DSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 165,507 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 159,732 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 156,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 152,749 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 152,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater not working both side repeters (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 140,540 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f sidelight dull

rear seats folded away at time of test

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2021 125,804 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 125,395 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 117,139 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 16 Jun 2018 105,841 miles

Offside Front end link slight play

full under try fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall has a tear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall has a tear

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,861 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 83,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,506 miles

n/s rear tyre worn inner edges

o/s front tyre worn outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,244 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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LJ09 DSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJ09 DSY, 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 LJ09 DSY registered?

LJ09 DSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 DSY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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