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LO09 HBP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,458 mi
Last recorded49,458 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 HBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 49,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2025 49,341 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2025 49,339 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rearward curved arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 46,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 41,938 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 41,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 40,554 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 35,950 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 29,863 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 24,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 17,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 15,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,439 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,108 miles

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside front tyre has a nail (inner)

offside front tyre slightly cracked

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2013 5,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 4,123 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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LO09 HBP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LO09 HBP, 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 LO09 HBP registered?

LO09 HBP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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The MOT history for LO09 HBP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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