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L15 EER

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,464 mi
Last recorded88,464 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 EER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 88,464 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 88,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 86,574 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,236 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 83,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,141 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 80,139 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,196 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,374 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 66,373 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in front of nearside rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 61,195 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 61,192 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,016 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 46,014 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 38,380 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 32,998 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,103 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 22,614 miles

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

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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L15 EER is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L15 EER, 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 L15 EER registered?

L15 EER is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is L15 EER safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 EER shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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