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LV09 OEU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,956 mi
Last recorded100,956 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 OEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 100,956 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2026 100,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 100,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,597 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 84,743 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,252 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 73,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn to 3mm tread depth also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,196 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 62,196 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,635 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,402 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,657 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 34,907 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 25 Jul 2014 34,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,235 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 27,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,837 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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LV09 OEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LV09 OEU, 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 LV09 OEU registered?

LV09 OEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is LV09 OEU safe to buy?

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