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SH09 OTL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,004 mi
Last recorded146,004 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 146,004 miles

front brake discs slightly worn-nsf brake pipe corroded-rear brake pads wearing low-front tyres worn low-

slight chip in windscreen-oil leak-rear registration plate deteriorated-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-rear suspension arm bushes perished and slight play-

Pass 11 Aug 2025 141,343 miles

oil leak-slight chip in windscreen-rear registration plate detertiorated-front suspension arm bushes perished /slight play-rear axle and mounting areas corroded-rear suspension arm bushes perished slightly-

osf coil spring corroded-nsf lower rear balljoint slight play-nsf brake pipe corroded-parking brake passed on limit-nsr brake pad wearing low-

Pass 18 Jul 2024 136,115 miles

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear number plate deteriorated-windscreen has slight chip-front suspension arm bushes slightly perished-oil leak-rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished-rear brake pads wearing low-n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2024 136,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 131,110 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 131,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 126,026 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit-o/s/f tyre edges perished and worn-o/s/f shocker slightly damp

Pass 28 Jul 2021 121,089 miles

front suspension arm bushes have slight play-n/s/f/ tyre on limit-front number plate deteriated slightly-

Pass 30 Jul 2020 118,304 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 118,298 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 113,775 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 113,775 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 105,237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 96,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,806 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 62,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 62,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,817 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 46,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,981 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 OTL 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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

SH09 OTL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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