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LS09 ETE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,520 mi
Last recorded87,520 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 ETE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 87,520 miles

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 May 2025 86,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 83,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,065 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive light misting from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2023 79,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive light misting from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,386 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,351 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 70,269 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 68,227 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 68,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge + outer sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,888 miles

offside and nearside front outer tyre walls damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2014 33,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,907 miles

ADVISE both front tyres feathered on edges

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,584 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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LS09 ETE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LS09 ETE, 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 LS09 ETE registered?

LS09 ETE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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