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ML09 LWE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,581 mi
Last recorded72,581 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 LWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,581 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Third (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 68,374 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 68,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,906 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 62,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,436 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 49,436 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,016 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 34,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 28,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,574 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 10,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 5,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 4,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 4,037 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 May 2012 4,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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ML09 LWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ML09 LWE, 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 ML09 LWE registered?

ML09 LWE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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