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H16 PTL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,213 mi
Last recorded123,213 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 PTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 123,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 112,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 112,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,042 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 108,028 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 103,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,225 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 100,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,874 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 96,737 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,297 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cracked cords not showing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,882 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,446 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 47,446 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,289 miles

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

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

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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H16 PTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H16 PTL, 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 H16 PTL registered?

H16 PTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is H16 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 PTL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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