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LM09 XXK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,808 mi
Last recorded118,808 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 118,808 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn on Inner Edge, Advise to Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 112,283 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 112,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 105,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 101,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 96,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 91,718 miles

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

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

Slight noise from rear differential

Fail 7 Jun 2021 91,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central rear brake pipe corroded border line (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy hose border line (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear fog lamp warning lamp on, but working

tyre pressure monitoring light, not applicable for the year

Pass 10 Jun 2020 89,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 83,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,136 miles

rear fog lamp failure warning lamp on, but working ok

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r door cant be opened from inside

Pass 28 May 2016 60,789 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 50,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,179 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 XXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

LM09 XXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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