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LT09 NHK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,064 mi
Last recorded145,064 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 NHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 145,064 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 134,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 134,615 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 130,485 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 128,313 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 110,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stonechips in windscreen

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 110,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stonechips in windscreen

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 92,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 79,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 79,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 77,053 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 77,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 70,854 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 63,607 miles

both front tyres have worn edges

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

small chip middle front windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,298 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,654 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,109 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,412 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,964 miles

Advise:n/s/f tyre 3mm tread & outer edge worn v.low & has 2 nails in it & a split in the tread

Advise:o/s/f tyre 3mm tread both edges worn low & perishing

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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LT09 NHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 LT09 NHK, 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 LT09 NHK registered?

LT09 NHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LT09 NHK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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