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L99 PDS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,362 mi
Last recorded92,362 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 PDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 92,362 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes are slightly perished

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both sides front lower arm front bushes perished

cracking noted in tread of both front tyres

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2024 85,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both rear tyres close to limit ADVISE REPLACE 245/4017y

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to perish/crack & showing wear

both sides rear brake pipes corroded ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL ADVISE REPLACE

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,982 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

offside front ridged brake pipe is corroded and just mot legal

Pass 16 Aug 2022 78,967 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,910 miles

both front tyres showing inner edge wear 225/45/17w xl

both front wheelbearings have slight play

exhaust pipework rusty

rear brake pipes showing corrossion

Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,100 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,798 miles

both front wheelbearings have slight play

both rear tyres worn close to limit 245/40/17y

exhaust pipework rusty in places

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,189 miles

Nearside Front Slight Knock from suspension area. No play found.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,405 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,245 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)

both front brake discs are worn to excess

both front wheel bearings have very slight play

tracking maybe required

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,532 miles

areas of exhaust showing corossion

front discs showing wear

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge 225/45/17w

Fail 21 Aug 2015 49,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

areas of exhaust showing corossion

front discs showing wear

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge 225/45/17w

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,884 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,726 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,575 miles

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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L99 PDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 L99 PDS, 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 L99 PDS registered?

L99 PDS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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