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L60 LBA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,125 mi
Last recorded140,125 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 140,125 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 126,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 118,110 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,817 miles

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

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2023 111,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,629 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 19 Jan 2021 97,048 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 97,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,882 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,780 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 88,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,696 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,085 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Apr 2014 43,688 miles

Front Discs Lipped

Front Pads Approx 3-3500 Miles Left

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight Play In Offside Front Wheel Bearing

Wipers Poor

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,688 miles

Front Discs Lipped

Front Pads Approx 3-3500 Miles Left

Slight Play In Offside Front Wheel Bearing

Wipers Poor

Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,346 miles

Front Pads Approx 1500-2000 Miles Left

Nearside Front Tyre Poor On Inner Edge

Wipers Poor

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,079 miles

Wipers Poor

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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L60 LBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L60 LBA, 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 L60 LBA registered?

L60 LBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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