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LM09 ANU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,827 mi
Last recorded181,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 ANU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 181,827 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 181,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 164,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 146,554 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 131,537 miles

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

mil lamp illuminated then rectified itself

Fail 27 May 2023 131,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 117,877 miles

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 105,843 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 100,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,529 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 92,427 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,833 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,272 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly thin on inner tread

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,333 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 58,333 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,502 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 40,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,294 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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LM09 ANU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM09 ANU, 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 LM09 ANU registered?

LM09 ANU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LM09 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 ANU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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