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LT09 KWU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,912 mi
Last recorded79,912 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 KWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 79,912 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 79,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 79,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 79,659 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 79,659 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 79,620 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,201 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 65,135 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 65,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,319 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,759 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,514 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 22,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,486 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,931 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 KWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc 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 KWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT09 KWU registered?

LT09 KWU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is LT09 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 KWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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