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F7 LHC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,138 mi
Last recorded66,138 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 LHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 66,138 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 64,360 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2024 63,047 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 60,566 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 58,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,206 miles

extended wear on inner edges of both front tyres.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,746 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,498 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,474 miles

Chip's in windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,508 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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F7 LHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F7 LHC, 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 F7 LHC registered?

F7 LHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is F7 LHC safe to buy?

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