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L18 TRR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,529 mi
Last recorded81,529 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 TRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 81,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 81,507 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 77,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.0mm at lowest point & bold on inner edge close to cods showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.0mm at lowest point & bold on inner edge close to cods showing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 75,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Screw in Tyre

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 72,482 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3.0mm at lowest point & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 69,232 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,007 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 62,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 59,258 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, near NSR arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,416 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 49,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.39 mm (4.1.E.1)

255/30R19 Y XL UNIROYAL RAIN SPORT 3 SHARK SKIN TECHNOLOGY

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2012 34,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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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L18 TRR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol 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 L18 TRR, 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 L18 TRR registered?

L18 TRR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is L18 TRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 TRR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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