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M16 NHL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,333 mi
Last recorded127,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 NHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 127,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 127,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 122,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 114,788 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 114,788 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,078 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 105,078 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,525 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 97,525 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,409 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 91,409 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,041 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,532 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,883 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,124 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,109 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,542 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 39,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,156 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread and perishing

Fail 17 Jan 2014 29,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread and perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2013 23,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,244 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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M16 NHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 M16 NHL, 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 M16 NHL registered?

M16 NHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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The MOT history for M16 NHL shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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