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LO09 UVK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,480 mi
Last recorded152,480 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 UVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 152,480 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 142,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 132,354 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 121,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 113,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2021 104,767 miles

underneath tray fitted of the fine test

Pass 18 Feb 2020 89,570 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 89,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear on inner outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,637 miles

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,441 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 37,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,861 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,939 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 14,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,222 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 UVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LO09 UVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO09 UVK registered?

LO09 UVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is LO09 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO09 UVK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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