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SH09 LWD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,729 mi
Last recorded166,729 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 LWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 166,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 166,728 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 151,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 149,530 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 146,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 143,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 139,396 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both arms, yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 139,393 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both arms, yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 135,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 126,026 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 126,026 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 116,258 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 116,258 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 107,522 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,302 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 89,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,945 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,371 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

Fail 16 Apr 2013 62,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,848 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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SH09 LWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH09 LWD, 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 SH09 LWD registered?

SH09 LWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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