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M20 HLT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

133,737 mi
Last recorded133,737 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 HLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 133,737 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 149,588 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 149,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative ns/r headlight leveling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn os/f lower suspension arm middle ball joint worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns/f outer tread is below limit (235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os/f outer edge of tyre is getting low/ worn (235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 127,048 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 134,294 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 134,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,434 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 120,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: all four metal brake pipes in corners front to rear are showing slight age relation corrosion (been cleaned/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 107,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 108,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 103,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 102,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,787 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,264 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,115 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,091 miles

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

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

Rear axle level sensor link rod siezing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,273 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,273 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,702 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to under 3mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to under 3mm in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 61,189 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 61,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,528 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,388 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 60,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 37,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,928 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,182 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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M20 HLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 M20 HLT, 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 M20 HLT registered?

M20 HLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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