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LM09 KNS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,970 mi
Last recorded168,970 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 168,970 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 168,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 158,102 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 158,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 149,723 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 140,169 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 140,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 134,071 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 134,046 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 131,100 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 127,386 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 127,384 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 121,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

advise noise from n/s brake ,slighty from o/s

Pass 16 Nov 2017 112,144 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,876 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 5 Jun 2017 108,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,227 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 98,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,134 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,364 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 KNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KNS, 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 KNS registered?

LM09 KNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is LM09 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 KNS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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