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MF09 LDA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,460 mi
Last recorded164,460 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 LDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 164,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 155,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 147,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 144,718 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 144,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 137,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 114,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,449 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 16 Nov 2016 72,489 miles

Front both sides brake discs slightly worn and lipped

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 12 Nov 2016 72,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Front both sides brake discs slightly worn and lipped

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,924 miles

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

rear pads appear low

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,443 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,854 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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MF09 LDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF09 LDA, 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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MF09 LDA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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