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LM09 TXX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,811 mi
Last recorded158,811 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 158,811 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 158,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 149,753 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 130,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,123 miles

Offside Front alloy wheel has slight damage

Fail 1 Jun 2018 105,123 miles

Offside Front alloy wheel has slight damage

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 104,951 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2017 94,075 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 94,069 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 27 Apr 2016 93,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,488 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 93,488 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,109 miles

brake fluid level on min check front pads & worn discs

Fail 20 Sep 2012 39,109 miles

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

brake fluid level on min check front pads & worn discs

Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,802 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 TXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

LM09 TXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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