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LT09 KOH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,313 mi
Last recorded128,313 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 128,313 miles

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 30 Sep 2025 121,929 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,890 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 108,572 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 102,590 miles

brake pipe showing early sign of surface corrosion

near side front lower track control arm showing up minor movement

plastic under tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2022 102,585 miles

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

brake pipe showing early sign of surface corrosion

near side front lower track control arm showing up minor movement

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,226 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2021 97,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working fitted on outer rear view mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,102 miles

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,257 miles

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,564 miles

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

Fail 13 Aug 2018 81,558 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working rear high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,196 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 74,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear bothsides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,121 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,187 miles

REAR BOTH SIDE TYRE HAS START TO WEARING FROM MIDDLE

Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,654 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,609 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 34,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,475 miles

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

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

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 KOH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KOH, 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 KOH registered?

LT09 KOH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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