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B9 LRT

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,122 mi
Last recorded47,122 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 LRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 47,122 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 47,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 41,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 34,848 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 27,734 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 27,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 21,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower sill skirt cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 21,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower sill skirt cover loose

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 21,287 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 17,883 miles

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

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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B9 LRT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 B9 LRT, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B9 LRT registered?

B9 LRT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2017.

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