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LM09 LEZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,776 mi
Last recorded50,776 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 LEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 50,776 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 46,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 41,672 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,804 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 40,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 38,669 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,892 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,064 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,894 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 30,665 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt THRUST (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 27,118 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt THRUST (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,912 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 18,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,332 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,273 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 LEZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LEZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM09 LEZ registered?

LM09 LEZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LM09 LEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 LEZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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