CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV09 LNX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,117 mi
Last recorded119,117 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 LNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 119,117 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 114,449 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 114,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 109,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 109,228 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 102,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,661 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges

rear exhaust mounting defective, however exhaust system adequately supported

Fail 28 Jan 2022 96,659 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges

rear exhaust mounting defective, however exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,366 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 91,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s&n/s (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,074 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,512 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,864 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 68,598 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating In mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/s jet (8.2.3)

Front tyres cracking/perishing on outer edge/sidewall

Unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing sign of cracked on outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing sign of cracked on outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 63,984 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing sign of cracked on outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing sign of cracked on outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only lever slight sticky when operating on and off (3.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 61,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 61,998 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,032 miles

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

offside front brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

couple of leds not working on centre brake light

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV09 LNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV09 LNX, 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

How do I check the history of OV09 LNX?

You can check the full history of OV09 LNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV09 LNX registered?

OV09 LNX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is OV09 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV09 LNX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV09 LNX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV09 LNX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.