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LT09 KPY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,223 mi
Last recorded136,223 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 KPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 136,223 miles

Rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2025 136,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 132,520 miles

Rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2023 127,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 124,878 miles

both front tyres tread wearing low and perishing

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 17 Sep 2021 117,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,248 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 103,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 88,777 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 88,764 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 78,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 71,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,506 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,850 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 KPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KPY, 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 KPY registered?

LT09 KPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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