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HN09 LEF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,301 mi
Last recorded262,301 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 LEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 262,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault all brake discs corroded (1.6 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2025 262,200 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 262,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 258,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake effort low

Pass 2 Dec 2022 255,933 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 250,805 miles

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

brakes fluxuating slightly

general corrosion in rear suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 242,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 238,767 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 232,941 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 220,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 218,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 218,932 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 218,931 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 175,527 miles

Nearside nearside front road wheel repaired/welded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs heavily worn

offside lower parking lamp not working in bumper

Fail 30 Jul 2014 124,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 124,975 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 76,483 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,483 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,856 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 26,631 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 26,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HN09 LEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN09 LEF, 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 HN09 LEF registered?

HN09 LEF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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