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SM09 LCA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,436 mi
Last recorded124,436 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 LCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 124,436 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on boot floor

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,330 miles

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

surface corrosion on boot floor

Fail 14 Dec 2023 122,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

surface corrosion on boot floor

Pass 27 Jun 2022 118,678 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner trailing are bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 118,666 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner trailing are bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 101,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp fault warning on dash

Fail 18 May 2021 101,078 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Offside Rear fog lamp fault warning on dash

Pass 27 Jun 2020 89,824 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2018 74,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,650 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 64,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 55,987 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,327 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 37,327 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,192 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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SM09 LCA 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 75%.

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 SM09 LCA, 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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SM09 LCA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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