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LT09 KWC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,243 mi
Last recorded147,243 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 147,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 140,776 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 140,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 139,627 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 136,554 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 127,618 miles

Bear arm bushes showing signs of wear both sides

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,881 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexible bake pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of wheel under plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexible brake pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes starting to corrode in a few places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 115,907 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes starting to corrode in a few places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 112,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,588 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 102,588 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 86,805 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 86,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2015 61,507 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,288 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,146 miles

Front Tyres worn on outer edge.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 24,146 miles

Front Tyres worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 KWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWC, 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 KWC registered?

LT09 KWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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