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LT09 CYX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,620 mi
Last recorded191,620 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 CYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 191,620 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 178,549 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 174,922 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 153,233 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 148,192 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 140,229 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 125,885 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear pipes and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,218 miles

Brake pedal anti slip cover deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of age

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,725 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,518 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of age

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 78,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre perished

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

O/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2014 69,317 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,424 miles

cut in offside front tyre side wall

Fail 30 May 2013 57,327 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

cut in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,761 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 CYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

LT09 CYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is LT09 CYX safe to buy?

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