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LS09 KLX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,717 mi
Last recorded182,717 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 182,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 110,387 miles

Offside Rear side light intermittent not working

Plate value 3.2

offside and nearside lower arm bushes worn

Fail 13 Jun 2025 110,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 2.07 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear side light intermittent not working

offside and nearside lower arm bushes worn

Pass 7 Jun 2024 104,186 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 104,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 actual 2.82 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,652 miles

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2022 93,343 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall in several places

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on outer edges close to inner cords

Fail 13 Jun 2022 93,342 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall in several places

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on outer edges close to inner cords

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc very close to wear limit strongly advise change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin front brake pads approx 90% worn advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate condition poor (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective condition of front wiper blade is poor advise change (3.4 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked advise replace

n/s mirror indicator lens damaged however all working ok

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

o/s/f tyre wear low outer edge

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 11 Jun 2021 87,583 miles

Windscreen washer not working front washer inop requires investigation (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc very close to wear limit strongly advise change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin front brake pads approx 90% worn advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low n/s headlight aim was too low .. have adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate condition poor (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective condition of front wiper blade is poor advise change (3.4 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked advise replace

n/s mirror indicator lens damaged however all working ok

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

o/s/f tyre wear low outer edge

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2020 82,855 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate water ingress advise change (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen stone chipped however not within drivers view of the road and very small stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked advise change

slight damage to exhaust system (not major however customer to be aware)

Fail 15 Jun 2020 82,855 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate water ingress advise change (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen stone chipped however not within drivers view of the road and very small stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked advise change

o/s/f fog light inop (not working)advise change

slight damage to exhaust system (not major however customer to be aware)

Pass 14 May 2019 75,775 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 75,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 70,592 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 56,807 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 44,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,366 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,170 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 KLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS09 KLX, 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 KLX registered?

LS09 KLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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