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LX09 TVV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,280 mi
Last recorded121,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 TVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 121,280 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 106,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 85,101 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 78,124 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 72,575 miles

Offside Front headlamp braket damaged but not effect to headlamp aim

Pass 5 Jun 2020 68,731 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 68,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 60,658 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 54,495 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 43,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,001 miles

Offside Front tyre has small splits on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre is bald on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,325 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,465 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 13,453 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 13,453 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

LX09 TVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is LX09 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 TVV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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