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L111 KHO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,279 mi
Last recorded171,279 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 KHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 171,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

power steering pump noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2024 165,329 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 157,488 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 152,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 123,738 miles

Central Exhaust flexi deteriorated .

Fail 2 Oct 2019 123,737 miles

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

Central Exhaust flexi deteriorated .

Pass 10 Oct 2018 112,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,789 miles

Central exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,377 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 95,377 miles

Fuel hose leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,753 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 79,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 79,542 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 60,292 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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L111 KHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L111 KHO, 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 L111 KHO registered?

L111 KHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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