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LM09 AON

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,781 mi
Last recorded148,781 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 AON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 148,781 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 139,702 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 139,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 130,656 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 130,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 120,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 119,431 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 113,272 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 109,719 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 109,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 107,841 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 107,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,475 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,895 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 98,929 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,387 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 95,387 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,095 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,264 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,536 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 AON is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AON, 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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LM09 AON is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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