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SJ09 LVO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,534 mi
Last recorded182,534 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 LVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 182,534 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 167,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 155,346 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 144,881 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 144,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 132,307 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 132,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 123,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully inspect due to location. Recommend full inspection with wheels off (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism sticks

Offside Front Seat belt retracts slowly

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully inspect due to location. Recommend full inspection with wheels off (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 123,665 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm. Only felt under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully inspect due to location. Recommend full inspection with wheels off (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism sticks

Offside Front Seat belt retracts slowly

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully inspect due to location. Recommend full inspection with wheels off (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,518 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 89,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,487 miles

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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SJ09 LVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ09 LVO, 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 SJ09 LVO registered?

SJ09 LVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is SJ09 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 LVO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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