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LM09 TZT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,030 mi
Last recorded134,030 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 TZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 134,030 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 133,924 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake squeel/knocking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 133,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake squeel/knocking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 132,790 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear x2 both rear lower arm bushes cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2024 132,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear x2 both rear lower arm bushes cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2023 128,852 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 128,846 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 124,623 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,940 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,435 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,121 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 71,392 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,654 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,549 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 27,822 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,778 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 TZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

LM09 TZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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