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G11 MLB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,398 mi
Last recorded109,398 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 MLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 109,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 95,041 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,785 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 77,754 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 62,568 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 62,568 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 48,136 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 29,912 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Under body guards fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Sep 2018 28,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Under body guards fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,111 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 26,111 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 19,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,608 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,783 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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G11 MLB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G11 MLB, 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 G11 MLB registered?

G11 MLB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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