2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LL09 GXY
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 178,199 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LL09 GXY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 178,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL09 GXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (LL09 GXY) between May 2012 and August 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
LL09 GXY Mileage History
- 29/05/201247,410 mi
- 29/05/201247,410 mi
- 29/05/201369,705 mi+22,295 mi
- 03/06/201493,875 mi+24,170 mi
- 05/06/2015114,899 mi+21,024 mi
- 22/08/2016124,938 mi+10,039 mi
- 19/08/2017133,443 mi+8,505 mi
- 09/10/2018142,776 mi+9,333 mi
- 10/10/2018142,776 mi
- 12/10/2019151,847 mi+9,071 mi
- 12/10/2019151,847 mi
- 09/12/2020158,187 mi+6,340 mi
- 30/11/2021165,618 mi+7,431 mi
- 21/12/2022172,503 mi+6,885 mi
- 16/08/2024178,199 mi+5,696 mi
Average of roughly 10,706 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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