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L6 DDC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,191 mi
Last recorded124,191 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 DDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2026 124,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 121,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 119,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 115,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers side rear getting low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 112,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,307 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2021 106,307 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,835 miles

Cut on O/S/R tyre, outer side-wall. Not deep enough to expose cord.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,785 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2019 91,782 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,954 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inside and outside edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,403 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,066 miles

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

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

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

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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L6 DDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L6 DDC, 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 L6 DDC registered?

L6 DDC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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