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LM09 DCY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,091 mi
Last recorded166,091 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 166,091 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 166,049 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing each from all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 148,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 128,727 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,309 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 116,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,217 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 88,911 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements badly delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,136 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 80,092 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 80,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,249 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,767 miles

Front Registration plate loose but not insecure.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn missing a tone.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar drop link leaking grease, no movement.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Signs of leak from brake master cylinder, not wet after servo test.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 69,767 miles

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

Front Registration plate loose but not insecure.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar drop link leaking grease, no movement.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Signs of leak from brake master cylinder, not wet after servo test.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,523 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,374 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,469 miles

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

front pads worn and discs rusty

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 DCY 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 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 DCY, 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 DCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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