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SK09 LBE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,326 mi
Last recorded81,326 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 81,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 74,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 64,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,803 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 62,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 61,057 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,772 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,822 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,470 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall bald and inner worn

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,340 miles

under side engine cover

Fail 14 Jul 2016 42,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under side engine cover

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,050 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,562 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 13,461 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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SK09 LBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SK09 LBE, 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 SK09 LBE registered?

SK09 LBE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2009.

Is SK09 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 LBE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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