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LS09 JYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 JYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 78,362 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 75,505 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 72,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,415 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,558 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 68,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,699 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 63,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,899 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,125 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,024 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,619 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 47,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,787 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 30,894 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,894 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jul 2012 25,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slight sidewall cracking

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 JYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LS09 JYZ, 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 JYZ registered?

LS09 JYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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The MOT history for LS09 JYZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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