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LS09 XLK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,417 mi
Last recorded150,417 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 XLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 150,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 145,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 141,300 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 137,674 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 135,420 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 132,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 125,628 miles

mist of oil under the engine

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,117 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 112,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 95,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,756 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,405 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,113 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf parking light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,363 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,847 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,847 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,297 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 34,297 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,895 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 XLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

LS09 XLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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