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L1 MMB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,456 mi
Last recorded41,456 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 MMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 41,456 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF/ Arms with large bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 40,670 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 39,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 38,568 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 38,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,825 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,397 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,203 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,273 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,609 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,414 miles

osf brake pipe very slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 20,377 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 15,274 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 10,660 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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L1 MMB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L1 MMB, 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 L1 MMB registered?

L1 MMB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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