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L80 MWS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,492 mi
Last recorded127,492 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 MWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 127,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,021 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 117,021 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 112,765 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 112,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 106,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,066 miles

Central exhaust clamp rusting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,028 miles

nearside front tyre worn to zero on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 77,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn to zero on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,835 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,245 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 61,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,073 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2014 38,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,217 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,997 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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L80 MWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L80 MWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L80 MWS registered?

L80 MWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is L80 MWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 MWS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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