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LX09 TVO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,768 mi
Last recorded58,768 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 TVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 58,768 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2026 58,181 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 57,789 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 57,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 57,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 57,092 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,279 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,181 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,559 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 45,153 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 37,048 miles

Offside Front tyre detoriated

Fail 23 Feb 2018 37,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre detoriated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 29,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & inner sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracked / deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2015 24,521 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly splitting inner sidewall & 3.5mm tread

offside front tyre slightly cracking / deteriorated outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 20,224 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 20,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,957 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,476 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 14,476 miles

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

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

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 TVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

LX09 TVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is LX09 TVO safe to buy?

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