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L16 ERG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,067 mi
Last recorded83,067 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 ERG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 83,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts,nail and on 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts,and on 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 81,122 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,899 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,514 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 73,566 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 73,516 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front pads 50% worn approx

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 69,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front pads 50% worn approx

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 62,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 47,530 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,923 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 34,923 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,252 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,689 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

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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L16 ERG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol 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 L16 ERG, 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 L16 ERG registered?

L16 ERG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is L16 ERG safe to buy?

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