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LS09 XLX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,800 mi
Last recorded133,800 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 XLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 133,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 121,892 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 121,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 113,693 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 113,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,840 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,099 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 76,099 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 67,513 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 67,513 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 59,978 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,577 miles

Engine covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,861 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on the side wall

Fail 11 Sep 2013 30,861 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cracking on the side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,598 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 XLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

LS09 XLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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