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M15 LOG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 LOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Wet test day conditions

Pass 29 Jan 2025

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 130,531 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 130,483 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 122,720 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe coated in sealant/underseal

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arm bushes perishing marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm and tyres worn smooth on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 122,606 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened On the N/S/R and O/S/R marked yellow the subframe has corroded and holes have appeared (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arm bushes perishing marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm and tyres worn smooth on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 110,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 109,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays Fitted Obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,115 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 103,054 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,959 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 98,959 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,617 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,945 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 90,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged+nail

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged+nail

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,221 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,258 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,258 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,873 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M15 LOG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 M15 LOG, 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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M15 LOG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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