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LM09 CZO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,362 mi
Last recorded160,362 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 160,362 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 150,041 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under body covered

Pass 13 Jun 2024 148,338 miles

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

under body covered

Fail 20 Mar 2024 148,322 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

under body covered

Pass 5 Dec 2022 140,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 140,088 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 127,987 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,166 miles

signs of recent fluid leak

Pass 14 May 2019 97,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 83,949 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 71,835 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 71,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 60,080 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,390 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 35,252 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,738 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 13,208 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 CZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CZO, 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 CZO registered?

LM09 CZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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