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LM09 UBF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,761 mi
Last recorded140,761 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 140,761 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 140,758 miles

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 135,707 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,494 miles

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

Slight fluid

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,341 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,545 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Under trays fitted ? Unable to check some components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 95,282 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ? Slight wear

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,137 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,243 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,552 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,925 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,871 miles

2 front tyres worn close to the limit

Pass 27 Dec 2012 40,232 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 31,498 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 UBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 UBF, 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 UBF registered?

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

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