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LT09 LPV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,956 mi
Last recorded78,956 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 78,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 72,133 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 72,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,249 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right pipe, corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jul 2024 69,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right pipe, corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2023 60,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs across the rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 45,499 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 45,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,528 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,937 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 39,935 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,464 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Outer tyre edges bald + perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,213 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

front brake pads worn

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Sep 2014 25,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,511 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 15,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

LT09 LPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is LT09 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 LPV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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