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L2 BTP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,176 mi
Last recorded72,176 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 BTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 70,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 67,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,347 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,210 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 48,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 41,017 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 41,017 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,324 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 34,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipres worn

Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,684 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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L2 BTP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 L2 BTP, 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 L2 BTP registered?

L2 BTP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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The MOT history for L2 BTP 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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