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LM09 YJY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,563 mi
Last recorded123,563 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 123,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 111,437 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 101,106 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 96,230 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 96,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 90,027 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2020 86,986 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))

Rear subframe bushes starting to deteriorate x2 front bushes

o/s and n/s castor control arm front bushes starting to split

Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,589 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 79,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 61,447 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,727 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,410 miles

Both front tyre Light cracks in side walls

Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,887 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,540 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,409 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 YJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

LM09 YJY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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