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LM09 CYT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,434 mi
Last recorded80,434 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 CYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 80,434 miles

engine or gearbox mounting failure

Fail 19 Jan 2024 80,434 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under trays fitted obscuring exact location of leak (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine or gearbox mounting failure

Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 77,697 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,855 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 72,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,177 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2019 58,404 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,489 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear outer side light and stop light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,335 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,243 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,973 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,813 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 CYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CYT, 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 CYT registered?

LM09 CYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is LM09 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 CYT shows 16 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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