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LO09 EXE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,216 mi
Last recorded107,216 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 EXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 107,216 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 105,242 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

gearbox sump pan very corroded

imbalance between front brakes

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2024 105,145 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Pipe And Hose Ferrule Corroded (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Transmission Oil Sump Corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF/OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,630 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 85,630 miles

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

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

service overdue warning light on - indicating vehicle due a service

Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,455 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 59,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,542 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 55,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 on 2.5 mm at parts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,167 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,281 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,212 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 32,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,496 miles

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED ON SIDEWALL

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,725 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 15,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,093 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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LO09 EXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LO09 EXE, 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 LO09 EXE registered?

LO09 EXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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