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X70 MBO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,827 mi
Last recorded170,827 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 MBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 170,827 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 165,889 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 160,781 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 160,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 149,538 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 127,343 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 127,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,732 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 107,732 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 5 Aug 2019 103,042 miles

Nearside Front driving lamp lense broken

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bulb dimming (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi. as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise 255/35r18. 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi. as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bulb dimming (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35r18. as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise 255/35r18. 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,023 miles

Note;- Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked/damaged.

Note;- nearside inner wheel arch liner loose /insecure at front bumper region.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 84,023 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall, also tread depth approx. 3.0 mm ,as well as tears on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Note;- Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked/damaged.

Note;- nearside inner wheel arch liner loose /insecure at front bumper region.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,855 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,891 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a tear on outter tyre wall bead protector.

Nearside Rear tyre has nail/screw on tyre face.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,957 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Note;- BOTH front tyre bead protecters have tears.

Note;- slight play in BOTH front wheel bearings, suspect as being standard/normal for this make of vehicle.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,389 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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X70 MBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X70 MBO, 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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X70 MBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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