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LX09 TVK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,700 mi
Last recorded72,700 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 72,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 70,935 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 65,412 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 65,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 59,810 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 59,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 48,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 48,094 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 40,625 miles

advise front screen chipped

advise near side door mirror glass damaged

advise smeary wiper operation

Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,958 miles

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing lower in the centre

advise near side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,614 miles

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing lower in centre

advise front screen chipped

Fail 27 Jan 2016 34,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing lower in centre

advise front screen chipped

Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,030 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,267 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,980 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 21,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

advise both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

advise both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

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 TVK 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 70%.

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 LX09 TVK, 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 LX09 TVK registered?

LX09 TVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is LX09 TVK safe to buy?

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