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LT09 LFJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,188 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 99,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 97,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,808 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING FLUID

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR SUB FRAME

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,700 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE WEEPING

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPE

Fail 9 Mar 2021 93,700 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE WEEPING

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPE

Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,752 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 10 Mar 2020 91,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,779 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,472 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW ON N/S

WEEP ON BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,126 miles

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE BAY AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,376 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,629 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,806 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 LFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

LT09 LFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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