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L40 HHR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,404 mi
Last recorded133,404 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 HHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 133,404 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 121,681 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 111,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 107,350 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,141 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 103,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 100,239 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN-ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 16 May 2018 100,239 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN-ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 11 May 2017 93,912 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some componants

Fail 11 May 2017 93,912 miles

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)

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 11 May 2017 93,912 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 82,570 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY HEAVILY WORN

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD LIMIT

both nearside outer position lamps not working

parking brake only just meets efficiency

Fail 4 May 2016 82,570 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY HEAVILY WORN

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD LIMIT

both nearside outer position lamps not working

parking brake only just meets efficiency

Pass 9 May 2015 70,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs showing wear

wear to nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,071 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs showing wear

wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,759 miles

both rear tyres on tread limits

Fail 4 Apr 2012 36,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres on tread limits

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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L40 HHR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L40 HHR, 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 L40 HHR registered?

L40 HHR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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