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LT09 LSF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,268 mi
Last recorded125,268 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 125,268 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 120,302 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 120,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 111,904 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 111,903 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2022 102,003 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,354 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,111 miles

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

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2019 84,243 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 84,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 77,680 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 63,410 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,887 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 28,272 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 18,306 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 10,337 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 LSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

LT09 LSF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is LT09 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 LSF 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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