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LM09 BCO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,853 mi
Last recorded92,853 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 92,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 92,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,534 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 86,352 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking up outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,780 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,552 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,496 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,958 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in zone A & B > 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,491 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,990 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 37,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,310 miles

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

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

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 BCO 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 LM09 BCO, 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 BCO registered?

LM09 BCO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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