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LM09 TXY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,700 mi
Last recorded115,700 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 TXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 115,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 102,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 97,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 89,364 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 89,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,410 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 68,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 57,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 46,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,966 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 39,966 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 18,784 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 TXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel 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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

LM09 TXY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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The MOT history for LM09 TXY 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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