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LT09 LTY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,235 mi
Last recorded91,235 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 LTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 91,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,782 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 84,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 77,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,766 miles

Centre brake light not working

Fail 10 Aug 2022 61,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Centre brake light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2021 55,459 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 50,716 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,366 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,980 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,322 miles

O/s/f tyre inner sidewall split and tyre worn bald on edges

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,632 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,972 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,422 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 LTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

LT09 LTY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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