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LM09 LHX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,514 mi
Last recorded117,514 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 117,514 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 109,588 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,811 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 100,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 92,770 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 83,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 75,161 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 75,161 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,023 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the outside edges

Fail 24 May 2017 67,023 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the outside edges

Pass 25 May 2016 56,166 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2015 45,007 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 45,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 33,943 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 33,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 12,531 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 LHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

LM09 LHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is LM09 LHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 LHX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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