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L21 BPS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,627 mi
Last recorded184,627 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 BPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 184,627 miles

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

Offside DIP BEAM DULL

Pass 16 May 2023 184,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 182,100 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 178,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency just met(16%)

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 178,370 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency just met(16%)

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 169,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 167,918 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

off side seat belt has slight damage to webbing

Fail 13 Oct 2018 167,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

off side seat belt has slight damage to webbing

Pass 6 Oct 2017 158,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 158,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 156,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 130,766 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,077 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,510 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L21 BPS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L21 BPS, 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 L21 BPS registered?

L21 BPS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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