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LT09 BMV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,735 mi
Last recorded167,735 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 BMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 167,735 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 163,831 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 153,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 141,719 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 130,067 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 118,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed will not open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door lock not working electrically (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 118,024 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed will not open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door lock not working electrically (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 110,838 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door lock not working electrically (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,037 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 93,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear and offside front to flexi brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside front to flexi brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2017 55,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,336 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,338 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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LT09 BMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT09 BMV, 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 LT09 BMV registered?

LT09 BMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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