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LM09 YST

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,119 mi
Last recorded152,119 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 YST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 152,119 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 147,466 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has only just met requirements

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2024 126,782 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 106,563 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner slightly damage

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 106,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch front liner damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 105,760 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,953 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,125 miles

near front coil spring noise

Fail 22 Mar 2021 95,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

near front coil spring noise

Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,108 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 83,109 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,921 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 77,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 73,466 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 66,070 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 60,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,210 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 52,210 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,413 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 YST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YST, 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 YST registered?

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

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