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LS09 UXN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,274 mi
Last recorded72,274 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 UXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,419 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower REAR ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT

UNDER TRIMS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PIPES

Fail 22 Jan 2024 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower REAR ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT

UNDER TRIMS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,145 miles

Front INNER PADS LOW FRONT DISCS CORRODED

UNDER TRIMS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PIPES

Fail 25 Jan 2023 66,145 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front INNER PADS LOW FRONT DISCS CORRODED

UNDER TRIMS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 4 Jan 2022 64,255 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 58,322 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,574 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine/under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 31 Oct 2018 54,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s end section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine/under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,403 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,081 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre developing age cracks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 19,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 19,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LS09 UXN, 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 LS09 UXN registered?

LS09 UXN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is LS09 UXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS09 UXN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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