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LM09 SYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,611 mi
Last recorded128,611 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 128,611 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 128,607 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 121,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 112,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,905 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment ort repair.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,080 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,169 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 60,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,792 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,131 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 SYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

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

Is LM09 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 SYZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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