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LT09 CXV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 CXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 96,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2025 95,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,722 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,905 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,365 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,989 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed C.D.Locking not working (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 85,906 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed C.D.Locking not working (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,364 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 76,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 72,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,284 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 60,554 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,610 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,105 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,941 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,941 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished/cracked and worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre perished and is worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four road tyres are slightly cracked

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 CXV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

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

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