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S700 CHG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

158,419 mi
Last recorded158,419 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 CHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 158,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 150,129 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 144,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 136,158 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,, both pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims/covers, m

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,290 miles

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

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims,

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked, (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,407 miles

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

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on inner edge , 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on inner edger, 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,953 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,929 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,909 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,398 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,203 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,191 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,422 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 29,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,587 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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S700 CHG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S700 CHG, 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 S700 CHG registered?

S700 CHG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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