2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · M70 GBN
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 39,974 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M70 GBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 39,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M70 GBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (M70 GBN) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M70 GBN Mileage History
- 17/11/202137,945 mi
- 07/11/202238,250 mi+305 mi
- 25/10/202339,523 mi+1,273 mi
- 16/10/202464,045 mi+24,522 mi
- 03/10/202539,974 mi-24,071 mi
Average of roughly 523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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