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N123 THM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,101 mi
Last recorded134,101 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 THM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 134,101 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 132,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,061 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 125,367 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 125,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,219 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,449 miles

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

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))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 115,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,403 miles

Central Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Central Rear Upper exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 107,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid front calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Central Rear Upper exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,098 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2018 74,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 71,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 54,485 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 42,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 37,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2013 32,470 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking within the tread pattern

offside front tyre cracking within the tread pattern

Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,382 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 22,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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N123 THM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol 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 N123 THM, 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 N123 THM registered?

N123 THM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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