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SN09 LHW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,125 mi
Last recorded148,125 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 LHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 148,125 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 148,109 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 142,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 142,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 137,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 137,095 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 127,701 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 127,692 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 119,335 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 119,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to abs (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear centre sec (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear centre sec (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 115,413 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 115,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,281 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 92,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 90,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,868 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,265 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 11,459 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,094 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)

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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SN09 LHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN09 LHW, 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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SN09 LHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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