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LM09 KKO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,856 mi
Last recorded95,856 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 95,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 89,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 89,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 88,753 miles

Both front inner parking lamps not working

Both front tyres worn close to designed wear limit

Both rear tyres worn to designed wear limit

Nearside front outer parking lamp bul and offside inner stoplamp bulbs replaced

Offside front brake pads not fitted correctly direction of rotation wrong

Offside rear upper parking lamp not working

Fail 10 Oct 2023 88,753 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front inner parking lamps not working

Both front tyres worn close to designed wear limit

Both rear tyres worn to designed wear limit

Nearside front outer parking lamp bul and offside inner stoplamp bulbs replaced

Offside front brake pads not fitted correctly direction of rotation wrong

Offside rear upper parking lamp not working

Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,560 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,722 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,594 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 67,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,348 miles

Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,523 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,962 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 28 Oct 2015 53,468 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 53,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,868 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,485 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,608 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 KKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KKO, 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 KKO registered?

LM09 KKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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