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N17 WLT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,839 mi
Last recorded147,839 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 WLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 147,839 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 147,759 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 142,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 141,309 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 140,171 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 136,081 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 136,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 127,580 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 120,888 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 120,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 114,481 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,790 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 98,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles remain (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,212 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arm bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nail to nearside front tyre

Offside wiper blade smears

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprrox 5000 miles remain (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,337 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 13 Feb 2012 35,275 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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N17 WLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 N17 WLT, 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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N17 WLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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