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LT09 KWW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,952 mi
Last recorded118,952 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 KWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 118,952 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 118,949 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 118,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed Rack end bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 113,986 miles

engine bay coves and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 108,454 miles

engine bay coves and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2023 104,990 miles

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished inner edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,707 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,581 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,088 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 64,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 53,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,301 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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 KWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KWW, 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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LT09 KWW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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