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LJ09 DTU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,099 mi
Last recorded130,099 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 DTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 130,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 126,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm balding on inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm bald on inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 121,435 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres show signs of wearing on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 121,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres show signs of wearing on the inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 115,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 98,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm Balding on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm on outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,242 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,802 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,764 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 36,368 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 DTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DTU, 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 LJ09 DTU registered?

LJ09 DTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is LJ09 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 DTU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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