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LX09 TVF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,702 mi
Last recorded127,702 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 TVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 127,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 124,219 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 120,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 114,992 miles

Engine cover and under body covers fitted

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 101,733 miles

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

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,980 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 82,120 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,141 miles

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

advise , front screen various chips

advise , fumes in engine bay area , but covers are fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,184 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip inside zone A x2 out side zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,235 miles

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Oct 2017 69,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise brake wearing warning light on

advise front screen chipped

Fail 10 Nov 2016 63,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise brake wearing warning light on

advise front screen chipped

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,018 miles

Headlamp masks/converters incorrecly fitted, do not ajuse head lamp's for driving on the left.

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre, x3

Fail 6 Jan 2015 49,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise both rear tyres,tread wearing low [n/s/r 3.0mm and o/s/r 2.0mm]

advise front screen chipped

Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise parking brake, requires some adjustment, only just met requirements

Fail 5 Feb 2013 40,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LX09 TVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX09 TVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX09 TVF registered?

LX09 TVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is LX09 TVF safe to buy?

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