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LM09 TZJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,119 mi
Last recorded139,119 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 TZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 139,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 130,962 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 122,308 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 122,308 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,778 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 108,777 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 94,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,160 miles

Centre Rear stop light not working

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,038 miles

Both rear pads are 85% worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,186 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,697 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,567 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,262 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 33,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in rear tyre

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 TZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

LM09 TZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for LM09 TZJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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