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SK09 LAA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,649 mi
Last recorded134,649 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 LAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 134,649 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake support bracket broken

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 134,647 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake support bracket broken

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 134,639 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked and perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 130,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Has a split in rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 130,098 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Has a split in rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 129,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,504 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 110,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 94,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,316 miles

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST OVER LIMLT

Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST OVER LIMLT

Pass 1 Nov 2019 66,770 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded/split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 66,770 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded/split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2018 58,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2017 50,286 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 50,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,361 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO VEHICLE

Fail 25 Oct 2016 41,361 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO VEHICLE

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,261 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,872 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 15,795 miles

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

inner sidewall on n/s/r tyre starting to split

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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SK09 LAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK09 LAA, 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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SK09 LAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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