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PE09 LYX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,508 mi
Last recorded112,508 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 LYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 112,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 99,730 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2023 94,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2022 88,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,309 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,177 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,311 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,836 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall slight damage

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyre's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,910 miles

Under body trays fitted and engine cover.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,838 miles

Rear subframe balance weight rubbers worn.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 50,673 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

small chips on windscreen

wipers smeary

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,673 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

small chips on windscreen

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level at MIN

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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PE09 LYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PE09 LYX, 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 PE09 LYX registered?

PE09 LYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is PE09 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 LYX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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