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LM09 UBX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,039 mi
Last recorded142,039 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 UBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 142,039 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 142,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 132,576 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 132,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front front, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,080 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 124,080 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 106,859 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 106,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,804 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 85,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 81,923 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,545 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 76,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,488 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,219 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,096 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 53,096 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,812 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 42,812 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,589 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

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

Is LM09 UBX safe to buy?

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