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MS 909

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,102 mi
Last recorded72,102 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS 909
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 72,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear, bubbling under protective coating. At hose union in wheelarch. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2026 72,101 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear, bubbling under protective coating. At hose union in wheelarch. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 71,311 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp broken but gastight. Evidence of exhaust leak at front, obscured by engine cover and undertrays. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 68,533 miles

Exhaust clamp is cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2024 68,525 miles

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

Exhaust clamp is cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 66,729 miles

Exhaust clamp cracked but still secure

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

Fail 2 May 2023 66,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view side mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 54,060 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,946 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,048 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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MS 909 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 MS 909, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MS 909 registered?

MS 909 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2013.

Is MS 909 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS 909 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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