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LT09 BUF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,346 mi
Last recorded143,346 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 BUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 143,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 141,423 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 137,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 134,866 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

rear inner pads seem low

Fail 21 Jul 2022 134,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

rear inner pads seem low

Pass 13 Jul 2021 132,300 miles

MANUFACTURESUNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS ON VEHICLE

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2021 132,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

MANUFACTURESUNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS ON VEHICLE

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2020 130,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 127,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 127,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TREAD INNER EDGE 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TREAD INNER EDGE 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TREAD INNER EDGE 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 122,448 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edges.x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 122,448 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edges.x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 112,571 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer shoulder. possibly not repairable 205/55/16

winter tyres fitted across front axle and o/s/r

Pass 12 May 2016 105,298 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 105,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 93,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 79,672 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 64,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,701 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 May 2012 49,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

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 BUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT09 BUF, 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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LT09 BUF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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