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TL53 TEL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,807 mi
Last recorded148,807 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL53 TEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 148,807 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 148,807 miles

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

Nearside Washer jet not working.

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 140,878 miles

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

Nearside Main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Noise when rotating wheel, further investigation required

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met min requirements 16% (R.b.test)

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Axle set (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 140,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Noise when rotating wheel, further investigation required

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake just met min requirements 16% (R.b.test)

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Axle set (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 133,484 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 127,341 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear air suspension bushes cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,198 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased or painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,274 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 93,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,816 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 81,631 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,507 miles

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

parking brake reading 19%

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 59,294 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 23 May 2014 45,662 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,172 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,598 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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TL53 TEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TL53 TEL, 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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TL53 TEL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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