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K60 LDW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,257 mi
Last recorded116,257 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 LDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 116,257 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 111,531 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,064 miles

advise o/s/r tyre tread is low

advise slight movement from o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint rear advise to replace

Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,261 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and near limit of 1.6mm advise to replace

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges and near limit of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth advise to replace

Fail 22 Sep 2022 95,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and near limit of 1.6mm advise to replace

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges and near limit of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth advise to replace

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,070 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 86,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,727 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 78,727 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,914 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,331 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 54,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,187 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,824 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,829 miles

n/s/f tyre has small damage in outside wall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,577 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)

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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K60 LDW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K60 LDW, 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 K60 LDW registered?

K60 LDW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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